The actors of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) may have often dominated Hollywood box office films. Unexpectedly, some of them are not only good at acting, but also have the ability to become actors in the voice field or commonly called dubber.
The interesting thing about a dubber is that the audience often doesn't realize who the actor or actress is behind the voices of their favorite characters. Likewise with Marvel stars, it turns out that many people don't realize that their favorite animated characters are starred by figures who also become superheroes in Marvel films.
Curious anyone? The following are five animated characters whose voices are filled by Marvel superheroes.
1. Chris Pratt - Emmet (The Lego Movie)
Over the years, Lego has become one of the favorite toys not only for children, but also for adults. In 2014, toy fans were spoiled with a movie called The Lego Movie which was based on toys and the story centers on a character named Emmet (Chris Pratt).
Emmett becomes the victim of a misconception and is mistaken for a "special figure" from the prophecy that keeps him trapped in a complicated problem. Because of this prophecy, Emmet was forced to get involved and help stop the resistance from the tyrannical criminals.
2. Paul Rudd - Derek (Monsters vs Aliens)
Paul Rudd's career in the world of cinema has been quite long and varied. He began to be known as Mike from Friends and is now most popular thanks to his role as Ant-Man in the MCU. Of the many films he has starred in, Paul Rudd has voiced an animated character, namely in the movie Monsters Vs. Aliens (2009).
In this film, Rudd voices a supporting character named Derek Dietl who is a weatherman. Derek is the former fiancé of the film's main character, Susan, whose voice is voiced by Reese Witherspoon.
Derek and Susan's relationship has been strained since Susan was hit by a meteor that caused her body to grow like a giant. Hmm , are you interested in watching this one film?
3. Robert Downey Jr. - Patrick (Family Guy)
Robert Downey Jr. is a legendary actor who became the pioneer of the MCU universe to become popular as it is today. In addition to his role as the legendary Iron Man, Downey has also been a dubber for an animated character that aired on television.
In the fourth season of the Family Guy series , Downey played the brother of Lois' character who suddenly appeared. Patrick has been in a mental hospital and is being treated for trauma after his mother cheated on him. Lois finally helps him out of there without realizing that Patrick has a pretty dark secret.
4. Tom Holland - Walter Beckett (Spies in Disguise)
Young actor Tom Holland doesn't seem to want to be outdone by the senior stars. After successfully playing Spider-Man, Tom Holland tried to get involved in the world of animated films by filling in the character in the Spies in Disguise film .
Tom voices the main character named Walter, a genius but eccentric scientist who is trapped in the world of spies. Thanks to an accidental incident, Walter actually turns a spy agent into a dove.
Now it's all in Walter's hands to turn the spy back into what he was before while stopping a very evil enemy. Did Walter manage to solve this problem?
The sweet Scarlett Johansson, who has been a part of the MCU for more than a decade, has in fact voiced animated characters in popular cartoons, you know. Prior to joining the MCU, Scarlett had voiced one of the characters in the first SpongeBob SquarePants film in 2004.
It is said that SpongeBob and Patrick go on an adventure to save the krabby patty formula while stopping Plankton who stole the crown of the king of Neptune which resulted in Mr. Krabb is accused.
While on the trip, Spongebob and Patrick meet Princess Mindy (Scarlett Johansson) who encourages them to keep up the spirit of continuing the adventure. Although the duration of his appearance is not long, this Scarlett character is very much remembered by fans.
Those are the five animated characters whose voices are filled by superhero actors in Marvel movies. After reading this article, are you interested in watching the animated films above?
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