Nine-time Grammy and four-time Emmy Award winner Justin Timberlake (The Social Network, Runner Runner, Inside Llewyn Davis) has signed on to star as Branch, a hilariously hardcore survivalist who hides his surprising true colors, in DreamWorks Animation's (NASDAQ: DWA) upcoming musical comedy Trolls. Joined by Academy and Tony Award nominee Anna Kendrick as Princess Poppy, the two embark on a hair-raising adventure as the globally iconic Trolls make their motion picture debut. The film will be released on November 4, 2016, by 20th Century Fox.
Directed by Mike Mitchell (Shrek), co-directed by Walt Dohrn (Shrek) and produced by Gina Shay (Shrek), the film for the first time tells the story behind the beloved Trolls and their gravity defying and colorful manes. Setting out on an epic adventure that takes Branch and Poppy far beyond the only world they have ever known, their quest will test their strength and reveal their true colors – with no shortage of musical mash-ups along the way!
Meet the Trolls
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE is BRANCH
Branch is a drably colored, grumpy survivalist Troll, extremely cynical about the over-the-top positive philosophy that defines the rest of his kind.
ANNA KENDRICK is POPPY
Princess Poppy is a relentlessly upbeat, if slightly naïve, Troll who inherits her crown on the very day her people face the first challenge that can't be solved with a song or a hug.
RUSSELL BRAND is CREEK
Creek is the uber Troll - a perpetually positive, supportive attitude with a Zen-like personality that makes him beloved by all.
GWEN STEFANI is DJ SUKI
DJ Suki lays down the beats of all impromptu musical moments. If the lives of Trolls are a constant party, she provides the soundtrack.
JAMES CORDEN is BIGGIE
The biggest Troll with an even bigger heart, Biggie has a pet worm named Mr. Dinkles and takes him everywhere, usually dressed in adorable outfits.
RON FUNCHES is COOPER
Cooper is a rare, fuzzy giraffe-like Troll creature with a permanent smile plastered on his face. He may be a little strange, but what he lacks in intelligence he makes up for in enthusiasm.
KUNAL NAYYAR is GUY DIAMOND
Guy Diamond is the resident naked glitter Troll - with heaps of body confidence. He's a party on two feet!
ICONA POP are SATIN & CHENILLE
Satin and Chenille are twin Trolls (joined at the hair) who are experts on all things fashion, from haute couture runways to the latest street style.
GLOZELL is GRANDMA ROSIEPUFF
Grandma Rosiepuff keeps young trolls safe so they can learn to let their true colors shine!
MEG DEANGELIS is MOXIE
Moxie Dewdrop busts a move at any troll dance and always leaves the crowd chanting: "Moxie rocks!"
KANDEE JOHNSON is MANDY SPARKLEDUST
Mandy is the maker troll who designs and repairs all of Troll Town's treasures - including the Hug Time friendship bracelets.
RICKY DILLON is ASPEN HEITZ
From an early age, Aspen has lived up to his name by climbing to the highest peaks of the trees throughout Troll Town. Always on the move, he's often spotted skitterboarding through the foliage — unless he's taking a break for hug time!
CHRISTOPHER MINTZ-PLASSE is PRINCE GRISTLE
He's the surly and spoiled King of Bergentown who inherited the crown at a young age. King Gristle Jr. has dedicated his life to savoring his first taste of a Troll.
JOHN CLEESE is KING GRISTLE SR.
King Gristle Sr. has dual responsibilities: leading the fickle, easily-distracted Bergens and raising his only son, Gristle Junior, whose primary mission in life is to get his first taste of a Troll.
ZOOEY DESCHANEL is BRIDGET
The sweetest, most kind-hearted Bergen in all of Bergen Town is Bridget, a dishwasher and scullery maid to Chef.
CHRISTINE BARANSKI is CHEF
Beloved in Bergentown, Chef's skills in the kitchen are matched only with the ruthlessness with which she pursues power in the rest of the kingdom.
