Eddie Murphy confirmed that “Shrek” movie will have a spin-off donkey

Eddie Murphy He assured that work is being done in the franchise Shrek donkey centered.

The actor and comedian has given his voice to the adorable partner of the Ogro protagonist since the first 2001 film, and plans to return to return to Shrek 5 Next year.

However, Murphy has now confirmed in a new interview that a donkey movie is on its way after that, and that it will begin to work in September.

Revealing that they are currently “still in the cabin” for the fifth Shrek movie, he told Screenrant: “We are doing a donkey, and that will be in three yearsbut we have been on Shrek 5. We are still in the cabin and point to start donkey in September. “

The star also joked that the film will be like the films derived from The cat with bootsand explained: “Burro will have his own film, his own little story with his wife Dragon and his children who are half dragon and half donkeys.

“They have written a fun story. We are doing it, and we will start it in September”.

What is known about Shrek 5

Shrek 5 It has great novelties, Zendaya joins the venerable series of animated films like Shrek’s daughter (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz), also joins Eddie Murphythe donkey’s voice.

The Universal and Dreamworks Animation film has the premiere date of 2026 and is the first of the main series since Shrek Forever 2010.

Shrek veterans, Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernonthey direct together with the co -director of Minions: The Rise of Gru, Brad Ulableson. Dohrn began in the franchise as a screenwriter of Shrek 2 and Shrek The Thirdand as head of history of Shrek Forevera film in which he lent his voice to Rumplestilskin. Vernon directed Shrek 2, Madagascar 2 and lent his voice to Gingerbread Man (also known as Gingy).