New Cast Announced for Forgotten Island from DreamWorks

DreamWorks Animation has unveiled the voice cast for its upcoming animated film Forgotten Island. The lineup includes H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate, each bringing unique personalities to the story’s vivid world.

Main Characters

H.E.R. voices Jo, the film’s courageous heroine.
Liza Soberano lends her voice to Raissa, Jo’s loyal friend and ally.
Lea Salonga appears as the island’s wise spiritual guide.
Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate complete the ensemble cast.

Story Overview

Forgotten Island follows Jo and Raissa, two friends who become stranded on Nakali, a mysterious island filled with lost memories. As they search for a way home, they uncover that their return may demand the sacrifice of their shared past. The film explores themes of friendship, loss, and the endurance of memory.

“The audience will feel the tension as the characters weigh their love against the cost of forgetting.”

Production Details

The film is directed and written by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, who previously co-directed Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Mark Swift produces the project, marking his third collaboration with Crawford. The score is composed by Nathan Matthew David, adding emotional and musical depth to the film’s adventure. Notably, this marks Januel Mercado’s solo directorial debut after his acclaimed co-directing work on The Croods: A New Age.

Author's Summary

The new DreamWorks film Forgotten Island gathers a stellar cast and emotional story of memory, loss, and friendship guided by visionary creators Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado.

The Movie Blog — 2025-11-05