Rio
TheRiocast recruited acclaimed dramatic actors , beloved comedian , and classifiable musicians to pass off life into the colorful characters of this animated musical comedy . Riofollows Blu , a domesticize macaw who was raised in a small town in Minnesota , as he ship on an exciting journey through his hometown of Rio de Janeiro when he fit the self-governing , adventurous Jewel . When it reach dramatic art in 2011,Riowas a fully grown enough collide with with critic and audience to spawn a sequel , Rio 2 , released in 2014 , with most of the original voice throw returning .
From Oscar winners to blockbuster actor to graph - top pop star , theRiocast is full of recognisable voices from other flick and TV show . The voices ofLes Misérables ’ Fantine , The Smurfs ’ Grouchy Smurf , and members of such band as the Black Eyed Peas and Flight of the Conchords can be heard in theRiocast , each playing their own fathead character in this vibrantly animated world . FromRay ’s Ray Charles toThe Social internet ’s Mark Zuckerberg , the all - starRiocast is filled with performers with previous iconic part under their knock .
Jesse Eisenberg As Blu
Jesse Eisenberg leads theRiocast as Blu , a male Spix ’s macaw who was born in Rio de Janeiro but promote in Moose Lake , Minnesota . Eisenberg is advantageously known for leadingThe Social Networkcastas Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg , a role that earned him BAFTA , Golden Globe , and Academy Award nominating address for Best Actor . He also played Columbus in theZombielandmovies , J. Daniel Atlas in theNow You See Memovies , Walt Berkman inThe Squid and the Whale , and Lex Luthor in the DC Extended Universe . Eisenberg made his directorial debut with 2023’sWhen You Finish Saving the World .
Anne Hathaway As Jewel
Jewel , a female Spix ’s macaw from the Amazon who lives in Rio de Janeiro , is sound by Anne Hathaway . Hathaway convey her breakthrough with the role of Mia Thermopolis inThe Princess Diariesmovies . She gained further acknowledgment play Andy Sachs inThe Devil Wears Pradaand recoup addict Kym Buchman inRachel Getting espouse . Hathaway won the Academy Award for Best brook Actress for her turning as Fantine in the film adaptation ofLes Misérables . She worked with Christopher Nolan when she played Catwoman inThe Dark Knight Risesand Dr. Amelia Brand inInterstellar .
will.i.am As Pedro
TheRiocast features will.i.am in the role of Pedro , a reddened - tufted cardinal . As a musician , will.i.am is best known as the founder and lead appendage of the Black Eyed Peas . He has also released four solo album , starting withLost alteration . His other acting persona include John Wraith inX - Men Origins : Wolverine(a role he reprised in the picture ’s tie - in video game ) and the voices of Moto Moto inMadagascar : turn tail 2 Africaand Snow inArthur and the Revenge of Maltazard . will.i.am made cameo appearance as himself inDate NightandGarfield : The Movie .
Jamie Foxx As Nico
Pedro ’s best ally Nico , a yellow snitcher who wears a bottle cap as a hat , is played by Jamie Foxx . Foxx won the Oscar , BAFTA , Screen Actors Guild Award , and Golden Globe for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the biopicRay . He toy Curtis Taylor , Jr. inDreamgirls , Django Freeman inDjango Unchained , Staff Sergeant Sykes inJarhead , andsupervillain Electro inThe Amazing Spider - Man 2andSpider - humankind : No Way dwelling . Foxx has also function as a comedian , vocaliser - ballad maker , and disc producer , and starred in his own sitcom , The Jamie Foxx Show , from 1996 to 2001 .
George Lopez As Rafael
George Lopez bring his representative to theRiocast as Rafael , a wise and upbeat toco toucan . Lopez is widely known for his standup comedy , and for star in his own situation comedy , simply titledGeorge Lopez , from 2002 to 2007 . He play a marvelous total of four characters inThe dangerous undertaking of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3 - D : Mr. Electricidad , Mr. Electric , the voice of Tobor , and the phonation of the Ice Guardian . His other voice use include Carlos inMarmaduke , Papi inBeverly Hills Chihuahua 3 : Viva la Fiesta ! , and Grouchy Smurf inThe Smurfsmovies .
Tracy Morgan As Luiz
Rafael ’s admirer Luiz , a bulldog and chain saw expert with a aesculapian precondition that makes him salivate , is voice by Tracy Morgan . Morgan was a cast member onSaturday Night Livefrom 1996 to 2003 , and went on to roleplay Tracy Jordan on30 Rockand Tray Barker onThe Last O.G.He played Detective Paul Hodges inCop Out , Uncle Reem inComing 2 America , Norman inDeath at a Funeral , and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come inSpirited . Morgan has voiced other animated characters like Blaster inG - Force , Captain Caveman inScoob ! , and Mr. Gristle inThe Boxtrolls .
Jemaine Clement As Nigel
Jemaine Clement represent the villainous Nigel , a S - crested cockatoo and former TV hotshot , in theRiocast . Clement is best known as one one-half of the musical clowning duo Flight of the Conchords with Bret McKenzie . He co - star in the HBO comedy series of the same name as a fictionalize version of himself , Jemaine Clemaine . Clement has played Boris the Animal inMen in Black 3 , Dr. Ian Garvin inAvatar : The Way of Water , and Vladislav inWhat We Do in the Shadows(which he also co - directed and co - wrote with Taika Waititi ) . He also sound Sauron inThe Lego Batman Movieand Aquaman inDC League of Super - Pets .
Leslie Mann As Linda Gunderson
Linda Gunderson , the fille who adopted Blu after he was taken to Moose Lake and kept him for 15 years , is voiced by Leslie Mann . Mann is best known for playing Debbie inKnocked Upand its spin - offThis is 40 . She has played Ursula Stanhope inGeorge of the Jungle , Corinne Maloney inBig Daddy , Lisa Decker inBlockers , Scarlett O’Donnell in17 Again , Robin Harris inThe Cable Guy , and Audrey Griswold - Crandall in theVacationreboot ( one of the bestVacationmovies ) . Mann also sound Patty Peterson inMr . Peabody & Shermanand Hope Betterman inThe Croods : A New Age .
Rio’s Supporting Cast & Characters
Sofia Scarpa Saldanha as Young Linda Gunderson : The immature version of Linda is voiced by Sofia Scarpa Saldanha . Saldanha is the daughter of director Carlos Saldanha and previously voiced a molehog inIce Age : The MeltdownandIce Age : Dawn of the Dinosaurs .
Rodrigo Santoro as Dr. Túlio Monteiro and a soccer announcer : Rodrigo Santoro bet Dr. Túlio Monteiro , a Brazilian ornithologist and friend of Linda ’s . Santoro also voices a soccer announcer . He ’s best known for playing the Persian King Xerxes in300and its sequel300 : rising of an Empire , as well as Paulo onLostand Hector Escaton onWestworld .
Jane Lynch as Alice : Alice , a Canada goose , is played by Jane Lynch in theRiocast . Lynch is most renowned for her turn as Sue Sylvester onGleeand her role in Christopher Guest films like Christy Cummings inBest in Showand Laurie Bohner inA Mighty Wind .
Wanda Sykes as Chloe : Wanda Sykes vox Alice ’s sister Chloe , another Canada goose . Sykes is know for play Lucretia Turner onThe Upshaws , Daphne Lido onBlack - ish , and a novelise interpretation of herself onCurb Your Enthusiasm . She also played Rita Daniels inEvan Almightyand Dr. Karl in theBad Momsmovies .
Carlos Ponce as Marcel : Nigel ’s possessor Marcel , the leader of a group of exotic bird smugglers , is played by Carlos Ponce . Ponce bulge out on Spanish - speech soap operas and plump on to run Salvadore inCouples Retreat , Matthew Wright inSpy , and Rodrigo inDeuce Bigalow : European Gigolo .
Jake T. Austin as Fernando : Marcel ’s assistant , Fernando , is vocalise by Jake T. Austin . Austin is best known for his roles as Max Russo on the Disney Channel seriesWizards of Waverly Placeand Jesus Foster on the ABC Family seriesThe Fosters .
Davi Vieira as Armando : Marcel ’s henchman Armando is voiced by Davi Vieira . Vieira is a percussionist , vocalist , and songster who previously wrote the song “ Oile Le La ” for the movieIdiots and Angels .
Jeffrey Garcia as Tipa and a bat : Tipa , another one of Marcel ’s confederate , is played by Jeffrey Garcia . Garcia also vocalize a captured chiropteran . Garcia ’s voice is recognizable from previous animated roles like Sheen Estevez inJimmy Neutron : Boy Geniusand Pip the Mouse inBarnyard , both of which he reprised in the films ’ goggle box twist - offs .
Bebel Gilberto as Eva : Rafael ’s married woman Eva , a keel - billed toucan , is voiced by Bebel Gilberto . Gilberto is a renowned pop singer , typically associated with the bossa nova melodic expressive style , known for such albums asTanto Tempo , Momento , andAll in One .
Bernardo de Paula as Kipo and Sylvio : Bernardo de Paula meet dual roles in theRiocast as Kipo , a roseate spoonbill , and Sylvio , the security precaution at Túlio ’s aviary . De Paula is well known as Beto fromShamelessand Jesus Christ fromRescue Me .
