According to IMDb, the Shrek universe is officially expanding with the franchise's most-requested spin-off, marking a major new chapter for the beloved animated property that has dominated family entertainment for over two decades.
The Swamp Just Got a Lot Bigger
For fans of Far Far Away, this news is the green light they've been waiting for. The Shrek franchise has always been a treasure chest of scene-stealing supporting characters — each one arguably capable of carrying their own story. Whether this spin-off centers on a swashbuckling feline, a fast-talking donkey, or some other corner of the fairy tale world, one thing is certain: the casting conversation is wide open, and it's exactly the kind of speculation myCast was built for. Who voices these characters matters enormously. The original films were defined by their iconic vocal performances, and any new project will face intense scrutiny over whether it honors that legacy or charts a bold new direction.
What myCast Fans Are Already Saying
The myCast community hasn't waited for official announcements to start dreaming — and the data across multiple Shrek fan-cast stories reveals some genuinely fascinating trends.
On the most active Shrek fan cast, Margot Robbie leads all vote-getters with 6 votes for Princess Fiona, suggesting fans are hungry to see a bold, high-profile choice in the role. Meanwhile, both Mike Myers and Diego Luna are tied at 3 votes each for Shrek and Puss in Boots respectively — with Luna's pick for Puss feeling particularly inspired given the character's Spanish-inflected swagger. Eddie Murphy pulls votes for Donkey across multiple separate fan-cast stories, appearing in both the primary Shrek story and the ambitious 46-role ensemble cast, which speaks to just how synonymous Murphy has become with that role in the public imagination.
That larger 46-role story is a goldmine of creative thinking. Fans there have floated for Lord Farquaad — a genuinely funny and self-aware choice given the character's height-related jokes — alongside as Princess Fiona, as the Fairy Godmother, and as Snow White. That last pick, in particular, feels like it was engineered in a lab for maximum internet discourse. , the original voice of Puss in Boots, also earns a vote there, a nod from fans who'd love to see the legend return.