Lea Salonga, Manny Jacinto, H.E.R.,and Liza Soberano lead the cast of ‘Forgotten Island’
Huge news for Filipino representation! Lea Salonga, Manny Jacinto, H.E.R., and Liza Soberano have joined the voice cast of Forgotten Island!
The new DreamWorks action-comedy animated film was written by and will be directed by Januel Mercado.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the film will focus on an island rooted in Philippine mythology, and “centers on lifelong best friends Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Soberano), who find themselves stuck on the magical and forgotten island of Nakali. The only way home will potentially require the loss of their cherished memories together.”
Dave Franco and Jenny Slate round out the cast.
‘Forgotten Island’ is due in theaters on September 25, 2026.
