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Minions: The Rise of Gru (also known as Minions 2) is a 2022 American animated comedy film produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is the sequel to Minions (2015), a prequel to Despicable Me (2010), and the fifth entry overall in the Despicable Me franchise. The film was directed by Kyle Balda, co-directed by Brad Ableson and Jonathan del Val (in Ableson's feature directorial debut), and produced by Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy and Chris Renaud, from a screenplay written by Matthew Fogel, [6] [7] and a story by Fogel and Brian Lynch. [8] [7] It features Steve Carell reprising his role as Gru and Pierre Coffin as the Minions. New cast members include Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews and Alan Arkin. In the film, an eleven-year-old Gru plans to become a supervillain with the help of his Minions, which leads to a showdown with a malevolent team, the Vicious 6.Puang, Serena (June 30, 2022). " 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' tells the story of Gru, and how he, you know, grew". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022 . Retrieved June 30, 2022. It’s not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions. The film was dedicated in memory of animator Madeline Montero, who died during production of the film. Taraji P. Henson voices Belle Bottom. She is the leader of The Vicious 6, a group of super villains. Russell Brand voices Dr. Nefario. Nefario is a mad scientist or at least that's what he aspires to be. Dr. Nefario joins Gru as an assistant and stays on in the future, playing a major role in the Despicable Me movies.

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