Rapper Nicki Minaj lands role in Angry Birds 2. First reported by Variety, this new role earns the star her second big-screen animated role.
The ability to add personality with vocal talent comes as second nature to Nicki Minaj. Fans of her music enjoy her ability to switch flows and adopt new vocal range with each personality brought to the mic. Previously, Nicki Minaj voiced a character in Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012).
Nicki Minaj’s role in both Angry Birds 2 and Ice Age: Continental Drift are two of the artist’s movie appearances. Beyond voice acting, Nicki Minaj played roles in rom-com The Other Woman as well as comedy Barbershop: The Next Cut.
Although her exact role remains unknown, Nicki Minaj joins the Angry Birds 2 cast alongside Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Bill Hader, Leslie Jones, Awkwafina, Sterling K. Brown, Lil Rel Howery and more.
Angry Birds 2 directed by Thurop Van Orman and John Rice comes to theaters summer 2019. Sony Pictures Imageworks oversees animation. The release date of August 16 celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Angry Birds video game which boasts over 4 billion downloads.
