Puss in Boots: The Final Want voice actor Harvey Guillén addresses his potential return in Shrek 5. Serving as a sequel to the 2011 movie, The Final Want hit theaters in 2022, that includes the return of Antonio Banderas’ Puss, who was first launched in Shrek 2. Guillén joined the solid of the movie as Perrito, a small canine who ultimately turns into Puss’ buddy and ally. The movie was a hit boith critically and commercially, and it is since been revealed that Shrek 5 is in improvement, opening the door to a bunch of thrilling character returns.

As audiences await information on Shrek 5, Guillén tells ComicBook.com that he thinks that Perrito may make a robust addition to the movie since there’s a lot left to discover with the character. Whereas the actor would not know something in regards to the upcoming sequel, he is undoubtedly open to reprising his position. Try his full remark under when requested a couple of Shrek 5 return:

“Oh, completely. 100%. I imply, I feel we need to hear, I need to hear Perrito’s origin story. When did that complete factor occur with the sock? I need to know somewhat little bit of a backstory there and what occurred, and the way he received that scar on his tummy. I nonetheless do not know the way he received that. When you take a look at the poster he is lifting up his sweater, he has somewhat scar on his tummy, and I used to be like, how did you get that?”

What To Count on From Shrek 5

When Might The Sequel Launch?

Though Shrek 5 has but to be formally confirmed and given a launch date, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri revealed in spring 2023 that his firm and artistic associate DreamWorks Animation have been eager on bringing the favored animated franchise again to the large display screen. To this finish, Meledandri mentioned that talks have been underway with unique Shrek solid members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, although no actual bulletins in regards to the movie have been shared since.

If Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona all return, it is truthful to imagine that Banderas may also be reprising his position as Puss, who’s now a staple character of the franchise. Whether or not Perrito may also return is not clear, however it can doubtless rely upon what sort of story the fifth movie goals to inform. The ending of Puss in Boots: The Final Want, nonetheless, does tease {that a} grand reunion is on the horizon, with Puss, Perrito, and Kitty (Salma Hayek) all setting off for the Kingdom of Far Far Away with the promise of reuniting with “some outdated mates“.

Past that, not a lot is understood about Shrek 5, however contemplating it is now been virtually a yr since Meledandri’s feedback, it is potential that extra progress has been made behind the scenes that simply hasn’t been shared but. So far as a possible launch date, the movie may hit theaters in 2025, nevertheless it may be 2026 relying on how improvement is progressing. Clearly, nonetheless, if Shrek 5 does occur, Guillén is hoping that there is a place for Perrito.

Supply: ComicBook.com