The animated feature Slime, helmed by Sundance-winning director Jeron Braxton, has just leveled up its star power. In a bold move blending anime aesthetics with pre-apocalyptic sci-fi, the film has added a dazzling lineup of talent to its voice cast—each bringing distinct energy to a story that’s equal parts dystopian odyssey and monster flick.
New Cast Additions
Joining Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, who also scores the film and plays Glenn, are:
– Willow Smith as Muna, the film’s lead—a broke but optimistic young woman who becomes host to a mysterious slime with destructive powers. Smith’s voice work begins next month.
– Teyana Taylor, breakout star of One Battle After Another, whose role remains under wraps.
– Anna Sawai, fresh off her acclaimed turn in Shōgun, adding gravitas to the ensemble.
– John Cho, known for Tempest, bringing his signature intensity.
– John Boyega, BAFTA winner from The Woman King, rounding out the cast with magnetic presence.
Plot Snapshot
Set in a too-near future, Slime follows Muna as she undergoes a clinical trial that injects her with a creature’s slime—unleashing powers she can’t control. On the run, she kidnaps Glenn, the lab worker responsible, and the two embark on a perilous journey through a crumbling world in search of refuge and a cure. But as time runs out, Muna must confront whether she’s humanity’s last hope—or its final nightmare.
Style & Production
Described as anime-inspired with retro video-game flair, Slime is financed by Hammerstone Studios and produced by Script 2 Screen, Mad Solar, and Capstone Pictures. The producing team includes Mescudi, Smith, Karina Manashil, and Aaron Bergman, among others.
This cast announcement signals a major creative swing—melding genre, star power, and visual ambition. If Braxton’s vision holds, Slime could be the next cult classic in the making.
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