Posted on 05/23/2026 2:55:34 PM PDT by DoodleBob
In the 25 years since Shrek first lumbered into theaters, the lovable green ogre voiced by Mike Myers has arguably transcended the film franchise that made him famous. So far, his adventures have been adapted into three sequels, two spinoffs, a series of TV specials, multiple video games, and even a Tony-winning Broadway musical. He’s also become one of the most-memed characters of the 21st century, his image serving as a kind of cultural shorthand for millennial and Gen Z fans.
The Oscar-winning irreverent fairy-tale — which Entertainment Weekly gave an A– — follows Shrek (Mike Myers) as he attempts to rescue the secretive damsel Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) on behalf of the devious Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) and restore order to his swamp.
A fifth installment was officially announced in July 2024, with longtime Shrek directors Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn returning to the franchise. Myers, Diaz, and Eddie Murphy, who voices fan-favorite sidekick Donkey, will reprise their roles. New cast members include Zendaya (Dune), Skyler Gisondo (Superman), and Marcello Hernández (Saturday Night Live).
With a return to Far Far Away set for next summer, now is the perfect time to catch up with the voice cast of Shrek and its sequels.
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Great soundtrack too, including the best version of “Hallelujah” by John Cale.
Have they ever released any of the audio of Chris Farley version of the character? The character of Shrek was modeled on his appearance.
That would have been a completely different performance and character considering that Janine Garofalo would have been Fiona in that version (think they were both supposed to be obnoxious characters and not sweet, btw).
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