This is what we know about “Zootopia 2” and Ke Huy Quan’s snake character Gary

ANAHEIM, California – Disney’s animated hit Zootopia took the world by storm in 2016, and now the sequel is ready to do the same.

Fans of the animated films burst into applause at the D23 Entertainment Showcase when Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy Hopps, took the stage.

Goodwin spoke to On The Red Carpet about what we can expect in Zootopia 2.

“We’re going to visit a land called Marsh Market and meet a lot of semi-aquatic creatures. We’re going to hunt down an escaped reptile. So we’re expanding our activities and Judy and Nick (Jason Bateman) are back! This time we’re going undercover.”

Regarding the positive reception from fans, Goodwin said, “There were 12,000 people. That’s a few more people than are usually in a sound booth with me, so it was a little overwhelming, but in a good way! You feel nothing but love in these rooms full of Disney fans.”

Jennifer Lee, CCO of Disney Animation and executive producer of upcoming films such as Zootopia 2, Moana 2 and Frozen III, explained to us why Disney is reviving the world of Zootopia.

“When you think of the first story, of course Nick and Judy, such an incredible couple, it’s a mammal metropolis. There’s so much going on,” she said. “You have to visit the aquatic animals too. They count, but they’re not alone, and we add reptiles to the mix. It’s just another incredible mystery.”

At the Entertainment Showcase, it was announced that Ke Huy Quan (“Loki,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”) would lend his voice to Gary the Snake, a wanted reptile.

We couldn’t help but wonder if Gary would scare us. “Have you seen Gary?” Lee replied. “Gary is our first reptile. Ke Huy Quan does it. I think it gives you some of the wonderful warmth you can get from a snake.”

“Zootopia 2” will be released in November 2025.

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