When
a criminal plot starts spreading through the city of San Fransokyo, who will
save the city from certain mayhem and destruction? Luckily for the good people
of San Fransokyo, robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada is ready to be called into
action and along with his closest companion- a robot by the name of Baymax, (who
he happened to turn into a high-tech hero), as well as an unlikely band of
high-tech heroes are poised and ready to race to the rescue in order to solve a
mystery unfolding in the streets.
Welcome
to “Big Hero 6”, Walt Disney
Animation Studios 54th theatrical animated movie scheduled to save the
residents of San Fransokyo when it is released later this year on November 7.
Walt
Disney Animation Studios officially announced the voice cast behind the new
action-packed comedy-adventure, Big Hero 6, including Maya Rudolph,
James Cromwell, Damon Wayans Jr., T.J. Miller, Alan Tudyk, Jamie Chung, Genesis
Rodriguez and Daniel Henney, with Ryan Potter as Hiro Hamada and Scott Adsit as
Baymax. Directed by Don Hall (Winnie the Pooh) and Chris Williams (Bolt),
and produced by Roy Conli (Tangled), Big Hero 6 hits theaters in 3D on November
7, 2014.
“We’re
so impressed with what these performers have been able to bring to their
characters,” said Hall. “The story really calls for each performer to give a
wide range of emotions—from light-hearted to some seriously heavy moments—and
this cast has been incredible.”
With
all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation
Studios, Big Hero 6 is an action-packed
comedy-adventure .
The
voice cast of this high energy ensemble and official character descriptions
follow, including photos of Hiro, Baymax, and their heroic friends:
Hiro Hamada- Voiced by Ryan
Potter (“Supah Ninjas,” “Senior Project”), robotics prodigy HIRO
HAMADA has the mind of a genius—and the heart of a 14-year-old: his
state-of-the-art battle-bots dominate the underground bot fights held in the
dark corners of San Fransokyo. Fortunately, big brother Tadashi redirects
Hiro’s brilliance, inspiring him to put his brain to the test in a quest to
gain admission to the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology. When a tragic
event changes everything, Hiro turns to a robot named Baymax, and they form an
unbreakable bond—and two-sixths of a band of high-tech heroes on a very
important mission.
Baymax
- Scott Adsit (“30 Rock,” “St. Vincent”) provides the voice of
the world’s most compassionate robot. BAYMAX cares. That’s what he was designed
to do. The plus-sized inflatable robot’s job title is technically Healthcare
Companion: With a simple scan, Baymax can detect vital stats, and given a
patient’s level of pain, can treat nearly any ailment. Conceived and built by
Tadashi Hamada, Baymax just might revolutionize the healthcare industry. But to
the inventor’s kid brother Hiro, the nurturing, guileless bot turns out to be
more than what he was built for—he’s a hero, and quite possibly Hiro’s closest
friend. And after some deft reprogramming that includes a rocket fist, super
strength and rocket thrusters that allow him to fly, Baymax becomes one of the
Big Hero 6.
Fred- Voiced by T.J.
Miller (HBO’s “Silicon
Valley,” “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2”),
fanboy FRED comes off like a laid-back dude with no direction. But this
sign-twirling, monster-loving, comic-book aficionado is sure to go places—when
he’s good and ready. For example, Fred doesn’t hesitate to join Big Hero 6, and
he has a lot of ideas for his super-hero skillset, too. His ferocious,
fire-breathing alter ego comes complete with claws, integrated communications
and a super bounce. But his sign-spinning may still come in handy.
Go Go Tomago - JAMIE CHUNG (“Sin City: A Dame to
Kill For,” “Once Upon A Time,” “The Hangover Part II & Part III”) steps up
as the voice of the aptly named GO GO TOMAGO, who knows what it takes to be
fast. She’s tough, athletic and loyal to the bone, but not much of a conversationalist.
Popping bubble gum and delivering well-placed sarcasm are totally her speed.
The daredevil adrenaline junkie is at her best on wheels, and when Go Go joins
forces with Big Hero 6, she rolls like never before, using maglev discs as
wheels, shields and throwing weapons.
Wasabi - Always funny Damon Wayans Jr. (“Let’s
Be Cops,” “Happy Endings”) provides the voice of WASABI, who’s committed to
precision. He’s super smart and just a touch neurotic, but the
big and burly neatnik can’t help but join the cause when Hiro needs him most.
As part of Big Hero 6, Wasabi amplifies his martial arts skills with
jaw-dropping plasma blade weaponry. Sharp doesn’t even begin to describe this
guy.
Honey Lemon – Proving that you
should never underestimate the powers of a woman, Genesis Rodriguez (“Tusk” and “Run All Night”) was
called on to help bring Honey Lemon to life. It’s elemental when it comes to
chemistry whiz HONEY LEMON. Don’t let her glasses and funky fashion fool you:
Honey may be as sweet as her namesake, but she has a fire in her belly and a
can-do attitude that make her pretty much unstoppable. Her knowledge of alchemy
proves powerful, too, when the effusive brainiac becomes part of the Big Hero 6
and creates clever concoctions that when thrown, can get her team out of nearly
any jam.
Rounding
out the cast are the Super Hero vocal talents of:
Daniel
Henney (“X-Men
Origins: Wolverine”) was
called on to give voice to TADASHI HAMADA. Tadashi is a good guy. He just is.
He actually developed, built and programmed a state-of-the-art nursebot—a
Healthcare Companion named Baymax that will likely help millions worldwide. But
it’s his role as big brother that makes Tadashi truly special. Every kid
needs a guy like Tadashi looking out for him, and Hiro knows just how lucky he
is to have him in his life.
Maya
Rudolph(TV’s
“Saturday Night Live,” “Maya Rudolph Variety Show,” Bridesmaids”) provides the
voice of AUNT CASS, who’s the overworked but always-supportive guardian of
brothers Hiro and Tadashi. The owner of a popular San Fransokyo bakery
and coffee shop, Aunt Cass is proud, ebullient and thinks the world of her two
genius nephews. She’s always good for a laugh and ready with a hug,
tirelessly there for support and a great home-cooked meal.
Voiced
by James Cromwell (“Murder
in the First,” “L.A. Confidential”), PROFESSOR ROBERT CALLAGHAN heads up the
robotics program at the prestigious San Fransokyo Institute of Technology and
is Tadashi’s professor and mentor. When Hiro visits the university for the
first time, he is star-struck by the world-renowned roboticist—while Callaghan
immediately sees the potential in the 14-year-old prodigy, encouraging him to
put his brain to better use.
Alan
Tudyk who voices pioneer entrepreneur and tech
guru ALISTAIR KREI (“Tell,” “Welcome to Me,” “42”). San Fransokyo Institute of
Technology’s most illustrious alum and owner of the biggest technology company
in the world, Krei Tech, is always on the hunt for the next big thing. Krei
attends the showcase at San Fransokyo Tech and is overwhelmingly impressed by
Hiro’s ingenuity.
Beware
of people that don’t say a word- Yokai is the silent masked man behind
the terrible tragedy that strikes San Fransokyo, turning Hiro’s world upside
down. As a result, Hiro transforms a group of nerds into a team of high-tech
crime fighters—Big Hero 6—with one mission: Track down Yokai and bring him to
justice.
Inspired
by the Marvel comics of the same name, and featuring comic-book style action,
Big Hero 6 is directed by Don Hall (Winnie the Pooh) and Chris Williams (Bolt),
and produced by Roy Conli (Tangled).
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