Once known for his roles in popular sitcoms and hit horror movies, Lil Rel Howery quietly expanded his acting repertoire, venturing into the colorful world of family-friendly projects. From lending his voice to beloved animated series like Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure to making a splash on the silver screen with voice roles in blockbuster films such as The Angry Birds Movie 2 and Tom & Jerry: The Movie, Howery's talent knew no bounds.

Now, taking another leap into the world of voice acting, Howery joined forces with Ryan Reynolds in Animal Friends, an R-rated CG/live-action hybrid feature, showcasing his versatility and adding a touch of humor to the film's imaginative landscape.

In a thrilling twist of fate, Lil Rel Howery joined the all-star voice cast of Legendary Entertainment's latest project, Animal Friends. Under the directorial helm of Peter Atencio, known for his action-packed comedy The Machine, the film boasts a star-studded lineup. As per The Hollywood Reporter, these include luminaries like Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, and Addison Rae.

While the plot remains a closely guarded secret, the movie, penned by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, promises to take audiences on an exhilarating road trip adventure, with Howery adding his vocal talents to the mix. With Reynolds' Maximum Effort and Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios at the production helm, Animal Friends is set to dazzle viewers with its seamless blend of visual effects and animation, courtesy of visual entertainment powerhouse DNEG.

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This will not mark the debut of Howery starring alongside Reynolds; the actor has previously played the role of Reynolds' closest companion in the acting world.

In Free Guy, Lil' Rel Howery took on the role of Buddy, the loyal friend to Ryan Reynolds' character Guy, both blissfully unaware of their existence as mere extras in a video game. During a virtual press conference, Howery revealed that portraying Reynolds' on-screen buddy felt like a breeze, as he had long idolized Reynolds and considered him a friend in his heart for years. Despite his jests, Howery's genuine admiration for Reynolds shone through, reminiscing about moments of shared excitement over Reynolds' triumphs with Deadpool.

While confessing to feeling a tad jittery about meeting Reynolds in person, Howery did not hold back on his fandom, even admitting to regularly indulging in viewings of Reynolds' film Definitely Maybe. However, the thrill of collaborating with someone he held in high regard far outweighed any nervousness, with Howery relishing the chance to work alongside his idol. Reynolds reciprocated the sentiment, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to work with Howery and even turned into a fanboy for a singer of the movie.

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