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Zendaya Joins ‘Shrek 5’ As Ogre’s Daughter


Zendaya has joined 'Shrek 5' as the daughter of Shrek and Fiona, the studio announced on Thursday.

Walt Dohrn ( Trolls franchise), who worked on the second and third films as a writer and artist and as Head of Story on the fourth film, is directing alongside co-director Brad Ableson ( Minions: The Rise of Gru), with The Trolls franchise’s Gina Shay returning to produce alongside Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri ( The Super Mario Bros. Movie). One of DreamWorks’ most celebrate animated franchises, Shrek is based on the 1990 picture book from writer and cartoonist William Steig. The franchise kicked off with the 2001 film that introduced viewers to Shrek, an ogre embarking on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona (Diaz).

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