Nicholas Hoult has added another unexpected project to his filmography as speculation about his potential future as the next James Bond continues. The actor has taken on a very different kind of role, offering audiences a glimpse of a side of his career that contrasts with his recent blockbuster appearances.
Universal Pictures UK has released the first trailer for CoComelon: The Movie, an animated feature that includes Hoult among its voice cast. The Superman star voices Boba, the beloved stuffed bear belonging to JJ, marking a family-friendly departure from his live-action roles as Lex Luthor and other recent antiheroes.
Hoult’s latest project arrives as his name continues to circulate in discussions surrounding the next James Bond. The actor has reportedly screen-tested for the coveted role alongside Robert Pattinson, although neither has been confirmed as Daniel Craig’s successor.
While speculation over the casting continues, Hoult is set to reach audiences with the upcoming animated family film. He will also appear in David Leitch’s How to Rob a Bank and James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow.
What happens in the CoComelon: The Movie trailer?
The trailer follows JJ as he prepares for his first day of kindergarten, a major milestone that brings its own anxieties. He takes his beloved stuffed bear, Boba, to school, but things take a turn when the toy goes missing. JJ then sets off with his friends Cody, CeCe, and Nina on a journey to find him in the lost-and-found box.
However, their search takes them to a fantastical realm ruled by Princess Harmony, who has established an unusual rule, no singing. The adventure introduces the children to new characters and challenges as they try to find Boba and make their way through the strange land.
Directed by Kat Good, CoComelon: The Movie features SZA as Princess Harmony and Ike Barinholtz as Chicken Peels, the princess’ right-hand enforcer. The voice cast also includes Connor Esterson as JJ, Camden Brooks as Cody, Olivia London Leyva as Nina, and Aerina DeBoer as Cece, alongside Hoult. The movie is scheduled to hit the theaters on February 19, 2027.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
