The 'Almost Famous' star has been tapped to voice one of the new characters in the third installment of 'Kung Fu Panda' movie series.
- September 7, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Kate Hudson has been hired to replace Rebel Wilson in "Kung Fu Panda 3", The Hollywood Reporter reports. Because the production was extended, Wilson had to exit due to scheduling conflicts.
Some sources say it is a little bit unusual to hear someone being replaced with anyone else just five months before the film's release. Some speculated that the scheduling conflict was made up to cover another reason. Probably Wilson's performance wasn't working for some reason and they had to find someone who was more appropriate for the role.
Wilson was initially set to voice a new character named Mei Mei. She is a lady panda who is romantically obsessed with the heroic panda Po. Hudson also confirmed the news herself by uploading a photo on Instagram. Who's that sassy Panda? It's Mei Mei who's me me in Kung Fu Panda Three Three! #KungFuPanda3 #MeiMei #WaitTillYouSeeHerRibbonDance#MyKidsAreSoExcited," so read the caption of the photo.
"Kung Fu Panda 3" follows Po who is reuniting with his long-lost father and discovering a secret panda paradise. When the mighty supernatural villain emerges, Po must do the most difficult task ever. He has to train a village full of pandas to master the martial arts.
Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Angelina Jolie, David Cross, Seth Rogen and Dustin Hoffman are returning. Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons is the new addition to the voice cast to star as villain Kai. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, the animated comedy is scheduled for a release in the U.S. on January 29, 2016.
