Kieran Culkin to Voice Protagonist in Disney's Upcoming Animated Film 'Clay'
Walt Disney Animation Studios has announced its latest original film, Clay, set to hit theaters in November 2028. Kieran Culkin will lead the voice cast as Flip, the protagonist who becomes an unlikely mentor to a clay being named Mushi.
Bush, Walt Disney Animation chief, explained that the story is about inspiring mentors and their students. However, with Clay, they turned this idea on its head by making Flip, the mentor, a less-than-ideal teacher. Bush said, 'What if the next Disney mentor stunk? And he does, and his name is Flip.'
The film will follow Flip's journey as he tries to keep Mushi alive while navigating through a fantastical forest. Culkin is known for his Emmy-winning role on HBO's Succession, but this marks his first voice acting project with Disney.