Alan Ritchson has joined the star-studded cast of a new animated movie about a mouse chasing fame. The upcoming project comes from Imprint Entertainment.
Cast announced for family movie about a mouse aspiring to be a dancer
Alan Ritchson, known for Reacher, Reacher, War Machine, and Playdate, will be one of the voice actors for the animated movie Groove Tails, by writer-director Bob Logan, reports Variety. The newly announced ensemble cast also features Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver, The Fault in Our Stars, West Side Story), Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple), and Ludacris (Fast & Furious series, Crash, Hustle & Flow).
Other notable members are J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mapleworth Murders), and CeeLo Green (Hotel Transylvania). Additionally, global recording artist and actress Agnez Mo (Reacher) will also appear in a key role.
Based on a screenplay by Johnny Mack, Groove Tails follows a mouse pursuing stardom as a dancer. After his father objects to his ambitions, he goes on a journey alongside several misfits. According to the official description, they “discover their own unique rhythms while fighting to save the only place they’ve ever truly called home.”
“Groove Tails is a celebration of individuality, perseverance and the universal language of music,” said director Bob Logan on the upcoming animated dance movie. Praising the cast for the project, he added, “We’ve assembled an extraordinary cast that brings incredible energy, humor and heart to these characters. This is the kind of movie audiences of all ages can enjoy together.”
Groove Tails is produced by Maryann Garger and Michael Becker. “From the beginning, our goal was to create a film that blends high-voltage, magnetic entertainment with the emotional resonance of a classic family adventure, delivered with flawless, premium artistry,” said Becker and Garger.
Jeff Elliott, Mary Aloe, Gilian Hormel, Jeff Gum, Graham Chan, and Ritchson are serving as the executive producers. Animation on the film is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Originally reported by Mintu Kumar Tomar on ComingSoon.net.
