Orlando Bloom is set to join his fiancée Katy Perry in lending their voices to one of the world’s most beloved animated series.
The actor, 46, will be featured as a brand-new character for the 20th anniversary wedding special of Peppa Pig.
Orlando will teaming up with Katy, 38, on a unique episode titled the Peppa Pig Wedding Party Special.
He will play Mr. Raccoon, a jeweler who helps Mr. Bull and Ms. Cow prepare for their nuptials, Entertainment Weekly said.
Meanwhile, Katy will voice Ms. Leopard, who also helps the community prep for the wedding.
Teaming up: Orlando Bloom is set to join his fiancée Katy Perry in lending their voices to one of the world’s most beloved animated series
Both Bloom and Perry completed their work prior to the beginning of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which continues as actors seek a fair contract with Hollywood’s studios and streamers.
Hasbro announced the addition of Katy in the special episode last week.
‘We’re incredibly thrilled to have such an A-list talent join the family-fun adventures in PEPPA PIG!’ said Olivier Dumont, President of Hasbro Entertainment.
The Fireworks hitmaker is making her debut in a 3-part series of the British cartoon as Ms Leopard, a friendly neighborhood dress maker.
‘As a loving parent and fan of Peppa herself, Katy Perry is a perfect fit to voice the character of Ms. Leopard,’ added Dumont, referring to Katy’s three-year-old daughter Daisy, whom she shares with actor Orlando.
Peppa Pig is an iconic children’s show that’s been entertaining young audiences for nearly two decades.
With nine seasons under its belt and a global presence in over 180 regions by 2023, the show revolves around Peppa Pig.
Peppa is an adorable little pig, and her adventures with her family, including her younger brother George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig, as well as a fun group of friends from their community.
Mr Racoon: The actor, 46, will be featured as a brand-new character for the 20th anniversary wedding special of Peppa Pig
Exciting: Orlando will teaming up with Katy, 38, on a unique episode titled the Peppa Pig Wedding Party Special
Katy’s character of Ms. Leopard joins the group and ‘assists with the preparations for the first-ever wedding seen in Peppa Pig’ as ‘Mr. Bull and Mrs. Cow surprise everyone with their wedding announcement,’ according to a statement from Hasbro.
‘This is just one of the many exciting projects we have in the pipeline for fans and families to commemorate PEPPA PIG’s 20th anniversary in 2024, such as live events and attractions, products and partnerships, Peppa parties all over the world and much more,’ added Dumont.
‘Everyone’s invited to our year-long celebration!’
As the Hollywood SAG strike continues, Hasbro also revealed in a statement that ‘all casting and filming for the PEPPA PIG Wedding Party Special were contracted and completed before the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes and are compliant with SAG-AFTRA rules and conditions’.
Lending her vocal talents: Both Bloom and Perry completed their work prior to the beginning of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which continues as actors seek a fair contract with Hollywood’s studios and streamers
Dressed for success: The Fireworks hitmaker is making her debut in a 3-part series of the beloved British cartoon as Ms Leopard, a friendly neighborhood dress maker
The Peppa Pig special isn’t the first time Katy has lent her dulcet tones to an animated project.
She kicked off her film career by voicing Smurfette in the 2011 live-action Smurfs movie and returned for the 2013 sequel.
She also made a cameo as herself in an episode of The Simpsons.
Meanwhile, the Grammy winner has been rocking a Las Vegas residency at the Theatre at Resorts World since December 2021.
She’ll perform the last show on November 4.
