Studio Ghibli movies can only be described as a warm cozy blanket of pure love and nostalgia. It’s no wonder they’ve captured millions of hearts over the years, drawing immense popularity globally. And thus, being associated with one such film might be a dream come true for many actors.
Believe it or not, to get their slice of the pie, many Oscar-nominated Hollywood actors jumped to lend their voices to the English version of these movies when given the opportunity, including Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Thus, here is a list of some actors who have ventured over into the Ghibli universe, and you’d definitely be surprised to see some of the names in here!
1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale as Wizard Howl in Howl’s Moving Castle
Yes, one of the biggest Hollywood actors, Christian Bale found himself falling head over heels for the magical world of Studio Ghibli after watching Spirited Away.
Believe it or not, to get their slice of the pie, many Oscar-nominated Hollywood actors jumped to lend their voices to the English version of these movies when given the opportunity, including Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Thus, here is a list of some actors who have ventured over into the Ghibli universe, and you’d definitely be surprised to see some of the names in here!
1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale as Wizard Howl in Howl’s Moving Castle
Yes, one of the biggest Hollywood actors, Christian Bale found himself falling head over heels for the magical world of Studio Ghibli after watching Spirited Away.
- 3/10/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
If you ever want to stir up a heated debate among anime lovers, then there’s no quicker way than a very simple three-word question: “Subs or dubs?” Purists tend to swear by subtitles, whilst mainstream moviegoers often appreciate the convenience and accessibility of a solid English-language dub. Anything that gets more people watching Japanese animation can surely only be a good thing – and frankly, when you see the star-studded English-language voice cast assembled for :a[Studio Ghibli]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/studio-ghibli-every-movie-ranked/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}’s upcoming :a[The Boy And The Heron]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/the-boy-and-the-heron-first-trailer-for-hayao-miyazakis-new-studio-ghibli-film/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, you’ll want to check the dub out, whichever side of the fence you sit on.
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- 10/18/2023
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Indie producer and distributor Gkids has revealed the English voice cast for Hayao Miyazaki’s anticipated hand-drawn animated feature The Boy and the Heron.
The cast includes Christian Bale (Shoichi Maki), Dave Bautista (the Parakeet King), Gemma Chan (Natsuko), Willem Dafoe (Noble Pelican), Karen Fukuhara (Lady Himi), Mark Hamill (Grand Uncle), Robert Pattinson (The Grey Heron) and Florence Pugh (Kiriko). Luca Padovan joins the cast as protagonist Mahito Maki, with Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori and Dan Stevens featured as the Parakeets.
Gkids handled casting and produced the English version in close consultation with Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli. Slated for a North American release Dec. 8 in both the original Japanese and English-language versions, the film is an original semi-autobiographical story and Oscar winner Miyazaki’s first feature film in a decade.
The Boy and the Heron was a hit when it opened July 14 in Japan. It made its international premiere as...
The cast includes Christian Bale (Shoichi Maki), Dave Bautista (the Parakeet King), Gemma Chan (Natsuko), Willem Dafoe (Noble Pelican), Karen Fukuhara (Lady Himi), Mark Hamill (Grand Uncle), Robert Pattinson (The Grey Heron) and Florence Pugh (Kiriko). Luca Padovan joins the cast as protagonist Mahito Maki, with Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori and Dan Stevens featured as the Parakeets.
Gkids handled casting and produced the English version in close consultation with Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli. Slated for a North American release Dec. 8 in both the original Japanese and English-language versions, the film is an original semi-autobiographical story and Oscar winner Miyazaki’s first feature film in a decade.
The Boy and the Heron was a hit when it opened July 14 in Japan. It made its international premiere as...
- 10/17/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron” is getting an A-list cast for the English release.
After premiering at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, the Studio Ghibli animated film opens in the U.S. December 8. The English-language dubbed version of the film will feature the voices of Willem Dafoe, Christian Bale, Florence Pugh, and Robert Pattinson, among other stars.
The film follows a young boy (Luca Padovan) who struggles with the loss of his mother while his father (Bale) remarries. A mystical Gray Heron (Pattinson) gives the boy spiritual guidance with his grief.
The official cast list has Bale voicing Shoichi Maki; Gemma Chan as stepmother Natsuko; Willem Dafoe as the Noble Pelican; Mark Hamill as Granduncle; Florence Pugh as Kiriko; Karen Fukuara as Lady Himi; and Dave Bautista as The Parakeet King.
Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori, and Dan Stevens are also featured as the Parakeets.
“The Boy and the Heron...
After premiering at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, the Studio Ghibli animated film opens in the U.S. December 8. The English-language dubbed version of the film will feature the voices of Willem Dafoe, Christian Bale, Florence Pugh, and Robert Pattinson, among other stars.
The film follows a young boy (Luca Padovan) who struggles with the loss of his mother while his father (Bale) remarries. A mystical Gray Heron (Pattinson) gives the boy spiritual guidance with his grief.
The official cast list has Bale voicing Shoichi Maki; Gemma Chan as stepmother Natsuko; Willem Dafoe as the Noble Pelican; Mark Hamill as Granduncle; Florence Pugh as Kiriko; Karen Fukuara as Lady Himi; and Dave Bautista as The Parakeet King.
Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori, and Dan Stevens are also featured as the Parakeets.
“The Boy and the Heron...
- 10/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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