Skydance Animation has released itsfirst-ever feature animation filmwithLuck. The studio decided to go all out with the voice cast, featuring a large ensemble of talent with well over fifty years of experience between them. Here we are going to be covering the main voice actors featured throughout the film and detailing parts they have played in previous projects. With such a strong cast, there are plenty of projects to pull from, both in the animated field as well as the live-action space.
6John Ratzenberger
John Ratzenberger’s role in the film is primarily in the third act, but the actor certainly leaves an impression as he plays the kind and accepting Rootie. Rootie is the bartender of a tiki bar in the Bad Luck half of the world, as well as acting as the land’s de facto leader. Despite Bad Luck residents having a monstrous appearance, Rootie is an excellent example that not all are as bad as they may appear. John Ratzenberger has plenty of credentials in the voice acting realm, most notably in his roles in multiple Pixar films. He’s been Hamm in theToy Storyfranchise; the Abominable Snowman inMonsters Inc.(2001), The Underminer inThe Incrediblesfranchise, and more. John Ratzenberger also has a well-known live-action role, having played Cliff Calvin inthe hit sitcomCheers.
5Colin O’Donoghue
Colin O’Donoghueplays a kind and compassionate leprechaun named Gerry. Gerry is known to often go out of his way to help other people, including Bob, the lucky cat, even though Bob insists that they are not friends and that Gerry is merely his assistant. Colin O’Donoghue is no stranger to the animated realm, with his most prominent role coming in theTrollhuntersfranchise featured on Netflix. Having appeared in a guest role for the first two entries, O’Donoghue would be promoted to main character when his role of Douxie would take on the lead role of theWizards: Tales of Arcadiaseries began airing. Not being left behind in the live-action space, Colin O’Donoghue was able to play the part of Captain Hook in the hit seriesOnce Upon A Time.
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4Flula Borg
Flula Borgbrings his well-accentuated accent to the role of Jeff the unicorn. This German unicorn is tasked with maintaining the luck-distributing machine as well as providing the first line of defense in making sure no Bad Luck enters Good Luck. Jeff is also in love with Babe, the dragon (as played by Jane Fonda). Flula Borg is known for his prominent and distinguished voice, having appeared in animated projects such asTrolls World Tour(2020) as Dickory, the yodeling Troll, and DJ Herzogenaurach inChip & Dale: Rescue Rangers(2022).Flula Borg also takes his talents to live-action, such as when he briefly dressed up as Javelin inThe Suicide Squad(2021) and when he played the part of Pieter Kramer in thePitch Perfectfranchise.
3Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldbergplays the part of the Captain, a leprechaun charged with making sure the creatures that travel to the human world are using and returning their lucky pennies properly. The Captain is seen to have an immediate dislike of Bob, not trusting him, implying that there is a strong bias from the Captain aimed at creatures usually associated with Bad Luck.
Whoopi Goldberg’s first major voice acting credit came with Disney as she played Shenzi, one of the three main hyenas that worked under the heel of Scar inThe Lion King(1994).She also plays the anthropomorphic book named Fantasy in the hit hybrid filmThe Pagemaster(1994).Goldberg is known for hermany live-action appearancesas well, having won the 1990 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress thanks to her role as Oda Mae Brown inGhost(1990).
2Simon Pegg
Simon Peggplays Bob, the cat that Sam meets, who also helps to kickstart the events of the film. Bob is out of luck when he realizes that his lucky penny has been flushed down the toilet and must begin a scheme to get it back. Bob can be standoffish, never wanting to get too close to others for fear that they would learn too much about him. Simon Pegg has had many ventures into the animated world, with one of his most famous roles being when he played Buck in theIce Agefranchise. Simon Pegg is also known for taking part inmajor live-action franchises, such as when he played Scotty in the modern-dayStar Trekfranchise and when he played Benji Dunn in theMission Impossiblefranchise.
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1Eva Noblezada
Eva Noblezadawas the one selected to take on the starring role in this film, playing Sam Greenfield, an 18-year-old woman who has just aged out of a foster home. Having spent her life in the home, Sam is afraid of stepping into the world alone, having no family to call her own. Sam also seems to have the worst luck of anyone, though she’s always worked hard to maintain a positive attitude and endures despite the awful circumstances.
Eva Noblezada isvery new to the voice-acting field, with the majority of her credits coming not on screen or behind a mic but on stage. Noblezada is such a renowned performer that she has twice been nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards. First for her role as Kim in ‘Miss Saigon’ and then for her role as Eurydice in ‘Hadestown.’
