Overview
Ginnifer Goodwin reprises her role as Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2, which opens in theaters on November 26. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, The Nerds of Color spoke to the actress about making projects that the whole family can enjoy, what surprised her most about voice acting, and more.
Plot Highlights
In the film, Judy and Nick find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, they must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
Reception and Perspective
Zootopia received an incredible response from fans and has become so beloved. The interview touches on what it means to be part of a movie that families can watch together and the value of creating family-friendly entertainment.
Author's Summary
Ginnifer Goodwin highlights the family-wide appeal of Zootopia, the evolving dynamic between Judy and Nick, and the joy of voice acting while previewing Zootopia 2.
Key Quotes
“I feel that many people don’t realize the value in that.”
“I love that we’ve had this decade in between the movies, which I’m not saying facetiously. I feel like we have an opportunity to introduce a whole other generation to it and have people who were younger when they saw the first one, have grown up, and maybe some of them have babies.”
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