Exclusive: James Marsden and Ken Jeong talk My Little Pony: A New Generation
Now playing on on Netflix is My Little Pony: A New Generation, featuring the voices of Vanessa Hudgens (‘Sunny’), Kimiko Glenn (‘Izzy’), James Marsden (‘Hitch’), Sofia Carson (‘Pipp’), and Liza Koshy (‘Zipp’). Additional voice cast members include Ken Jeong (‘Sprout’), Elizabeth Perkins (‘Phyllis’), Jane Krakowski (‘Queen Haven’), Phil LaMarr (‘Alphabittle’), and Michael McKean (‘Argyle’).
The unimaginable has happened...Equestria has lost its magic! Earth Ponies, Unicorns, and Pegasi are no longer friends and now live separated by species. But idealistic Earth Pony Sunny (Vanessa Hudgens) is determined to find a way to bring enchantment and unity back to their world. Teaming up with open-hearted Unicorn Izzy (Kimiko Glenn), the pair travel to faraway lands where they encounter the likes of charismatic and brave Pegasi Pipp (Sofia Carson) and Zipp (Liza Koshy) and the ever-responsible fellow Earth Pony Hitch (James Marsden). Their mission is full of misadventures, but these new best friends each possess their own unique and special gifts that may be just what this ponyverse needs to restore magic and prove that even little ponies can make a big difference.
Marsden recently wrapped season three of Netflix’s hit show “Dead to Me” and can currently be seen lending his voice talents to DreamWorks Animation’s “The Boss Baby: Family Business.” He was recently seen starring in “The Stand” for CBS All Access opposite Alexander Skarsgard, Ezra Miller, and Amber Heard. Previously, he starred as the lead in Paramount’s “Sonic The Hedgehog” opposite Jim Carrey, and can be seen reprising his role in “Sonic: The Hedgehog 2.” Marsden also starred in “Mrs. America” for FX opposite Cate Blanchett and in HBO’s “Westworld.” Up next, Marsden can be seen starring in “Disenchanted” for Disney.
Jeong can currently be seen as a panelist on “The Masked Singer,” and is also the host and executive producer of “I Can See Your Voice.” All these shows air on Fox Wednesdays, prompting the network to declare each week’s viewings as #Kensday. Jeong has lent his voice to a plethora of animated films and was recently heard in Netflix’s Oscar- nominated “Over The Moon,” Warner Brothers’ “Scoob,” and Disney’s “Lady And The Tramp.” Jeong’s other voice over credits include “The Casagrandes,” and “Wonder Park,” among a lengthy list. Jeong can also be seen in Warner Brothers’ live action-animated hybrid, “Tom And Jerry.”