"Surf's Up," an animated offering from Sony Pictures has made noise because WWE stars were tapped to voice for the characters. Wrestling fans are amused with this animated film which is set to come out next month.
Surfing penguins are the main highlights of the 2017 movie and their voices are from famous WWE wrestlers. Among the cast members are Triple H, John Cena, Paige, Vince McMahon and even The Undertaker who plays "The Hang 5."
Wrestlers as penguins
McMahon plays a sea lion while the other wrestlers are penguins whose appearances look very similar to their real-life looks. The sea animal which The Undertaker voices also dons a hat like the famous wrestler.
The movie is a sequel to the 2007 animated film that starred Shia LaBeaouf as Cody Maverick who joined a surfing competition. Now, Cody will be joined by the group of surfers whose characters will be voiced by the wrestling stars.
Air date and plot details
When it comes out on January 17, "Surf's Up 2" promises to be funnier and more entertaining especially with the addition of the humor of the WWE fighters. The wrestlers surely had a great time recording voices for the penguin characters in the movie.
However, a review of the film revealed that the portrayal of the WWE stars of their characters did not match up to the first installment. Even John Cena was said to have note leveled the expectations of the fans with his character.
Heroic adventures
"Surf's Up 2" explores Cody's hunger for new challenge as he tries to join in a crew of surfers as they take on a journey to take on The Trenches, a place famous for the biggest waves in the entire globe. The main, character however realizes that what the adventure he chose may be less heroic than the life he was actually living.
Wrestling fans and Surf's Up viewers are already excited for the airing of the movie. Will you watch "Surf's Up" 2 when it comes out next month?