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United States Is Eddie Murphy In Elemental? Voice Cast Confusion Explained
- Eddie Murphy is not part of the voice cast in Pixar's Elemental, despite the confusion caused by incorrect listings and Google search results.
- The confusion about Eddie Murphy's involvement in the movie stemmed from an old and incorrect IMDb listing that included his name.
- Although not involved in Elemental, Eddie Murphy's return to Disney animation would have been significant, as he had previously voiced Mushu in Disney's Mulan and is well-known for his role as Donkey in Shrek.
Elemental features another talented voice cast for Pixar, but there is some confusion about whether Eddie Murphy has a role in the animated movie too. The 2023 Pixar movie became one of the surprise box office stories of the year thanks to how it rebounded from a poor opening weekend to become a financial success. This is only part of Elemental's release strategy, as the movie is also now available on Disney Plus. The move to Disney's streaming service opens up the heartfelt story with beautiful animation to be seen by millions of more people at home and for it to be re-examined and discussed even more.
Those who watch Elemental on Disney Plus will experience Ember Lumen and Wade Ripple's story as many times as they please. The movie includes a great collection of actors who lent their voices to the cast, including Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Catherine O'Hara, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and others. However, there are questions about if Eddie Murphy is in Elemental too. The popular comedian has a very recognizable voice and is no stranger to animated movie roles, which would make his inclusion in the Pixar movie a highlight. Here's the truth about if viewers will hear his voice in Elemental.
Eddie Murphy Is Not Part Of Elemental's Voice Cast - Why People Think He IsThe cast of Elemental officially does not include Eddie Murphy. There are no reputable reports that he was ever involved in the Pixar movie, but that did not stop the belief about his association from growing. It appears the crux of the confusion comes from Google. A quick search of the Elemental voice cast brings up the expected names of Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, and their co-stars. However, scrolling through the rest of the names will bring people to see Eddie Murphy's name and face. Google has incorrectly pulled Eddie Murphy into the animated movie's cast and helped spread the confusion.
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The reason that Eddie Murphy is linked to Elemental at all appears to stem from an old and incorrect listing of the movie's voice cast on IMDb. The entertainment information website can be edited by anyone with an account. Before Disney and Pixar officially announced who would be part of the cast, someone submitted a fake Elemental voice cast list that included Eddie Murphy alongside Selena Gomez, Amy Adams, Zach Braff, Nick Nolte, and Josh Gad (via Selena Gomez Charts). None of these castings proved to be accurate, even if most of the people have a connection to Disney through previous movies.
Elemental Would Have Marked Eddie Murphy's Return To Disney AnimationAlthough Eddie Murphy was never meant to be part of Elemental, the Pixar movie would have marked the actor's return to Disney animation. While his most recognizable voice role has come as Donkey in the Shrek franchise, Murphy's first-ever voice role came with Disney's animated classic Mulan. The 1998 movie brought Eddie Murphy aboard to play Mushu, the dragon spirit who helps Mulan on her journey. He did not reprise the role in Mulan II as his Shrek 2 contract forbade this opportunity. Elemental would have been an opportunity for Eddie Murphy to finally come back to Disney animation 25 years later.
