Sneaks (film)
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| Directed by | Rob Edwards |
| Written by | Rob Edwards |
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| Music by | Terrace Martin |
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| Distributed by | Briarcliff Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sneaks is an upcoming American animated adventure comedy film written and directed by Rob Edwards and featuring the voices of Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Laurence Fishburne and Mustard. It is Edwards' feature directorial debut.[1][2][3]
Voice cast
[edit]- Anthony Mackie as Ty[3]
- Martin Lawrence as JB[3]
- Laurence Fishburne as The Collector[1]
- Roddy Ricch as The Forger[2]
- Ella Mai as Britany[2]
- Macy Gray as Adriana[2]
- Swae Lee as Edson[2]
- Chris Paul as himself[2]
- Mustard as Singing Wire Shoe[3]
- Chloe Bailey as Maxine[3]
- Quavo as Spike[3]
- Sam Jay[3]
- Keith David as O.G.[3]
- Donovan Louis Bazemore as Singing Wire Shoe[3]
- Coi Leray[3]
- Kiana Ledé as Shawna[3]
- Jonathan Kite as Whiz[3]
- Amari McCoy as Shanika[3]
- Sky Brown[3]
- Rayssa Leal[3]
- Young Miko as Tiffany
Production
[edit]In November 2018, it was announced that Pixar vetaran Teddy Newton was set to direct a new animated film titled Sneaks.[4] In June 2021, it was announced that Rob Edwards would write the script and replace Newton as the director and that Laurence Fishburne would produce and provide the voice of The Collector.[1] In October that same year, it was announced that Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai, Macy Gray, Swae Lee and Chris Paul were cast in the film.[2] In February 2023, it was announced that Anthony Mackie, Chloe Bailey, Martin Lawrence and others were cast in the film.[3] Voice recording had begun by November 2024.[5]
Release
[edit]In November 2024, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired the American distribution rights to the film, scheduling it to be released on April 18, 2025 in 1,500+ theaters nationwide.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Tangcay, Jazz (June 3, 2021). "Rob Edwards to Make Directorial Debut With Animated Feature 'Sneaks' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Grobar, Matt (October 27, 2021). "Laurence Fishburne's Animated Feature 'Sneaks' Adds Grammy Winners Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai & Macy Gray, Swae Lee And NBA Star Chris Paul". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p MacCary, Julia (February 8, 2023). "Anthony Mackie, Chloe Bailey and Martin Lawrence Join Cast of Animated Film 'Sneaks' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Zahed, Ramin (November 9, 2018). "Pixar Vet Teddy Newton Laces Up for Animated Sneaks Movie". Animation Magazine. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
- ^ "Sneaks - GFM Animation". GFM Animation. November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 7, 2024). "Briarcliff Picks Up 'Sneaks' Voiced By Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Chloe Bailey, Mustard & More; Easter 2025 Theatrical Launch Set — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Upcoming films
- 2025 films
- 2025 animated films
- 2025 comedy films
- 2025 directorial debut films
- 2025 independent films
- 2020s adventure comedy films
- 2020s American animated films
- 2020s English-language films
- American adventure comedy films
- American animated adventure films
- American animated comedy films
- American independent films
- English-language adventure comedy films
- English-language independent films
- Upcoming directorial debut films
- Upcoming English-language films
- Briarcliff Entertainment films