Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez to come together for alien-themed animation 'Not Alone'
Los Angeles, June 22
Actors Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez are set to come together for a film, 'Not Alone' - a new alien-themed animated feature from Illumination, the studio behind global hits like 'Despicable Me' and 'Super Mario Bros'.
As per Variety, Chalamet will voice the character of Joe, an "introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone", as per an official announcement, while Selena Gomez will voice Fran, a "brilliant astro-botanist who is developing the world's first-ever plant-fueled rocket."
"When Joe and Fran are brought together to prepare for the inaugural launch of this revolutionary rocket, there are immediate sparks, but neither is particularly adept at romance. Life becomes more complicated when three aliens -- tiny, unruly and adorable -- take refuge in Joe's home. Dunk, Welly and Shirm are on the interplanetary run from a zealous yet inept officer of the law named Zandro. The aliens determine that Fran's rocket could provide their means of getting back home to safety," read the official film synopsis, according to Variety.
Dunk, Welly and Shirm will be voiced by Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan, and Jamie Demetriou.
'Ted Lasso' star Brett Goldstein will be seen as Officer Zandro.
Others in the supporting cast include Allison Janney and Lamorne Morris.
The 'Not Alone' will be co-directed by Illumination mainstays Eric Guillon, who was the co-director of 'Despicable Me 2', Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del.
The film is slated to release on April 16, 2027.
It will be produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and executive produced by Joy Poirel, Richard Curtis, and David Distenfeld.
It is worth mentioning that the role marks Timothee Chalamet's first feature-length animated film. In a recent film, the actor graced the big screen with his Oscar-nominated 'Marty Supreme'.
Next up, he is also set to reprise his role as Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Three', scheduled to hit theatres in December.
For Selena Gomez, her upcoming credits include the Linda Ronstadt biopic, in which she will portray the Grammy-winning singer.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Illumination is going full steam ahead with their animation plans. But honestly? This feels a bit like a mashup of 'Wall-E' meets 'ET' with some rom-com tweaks. Timothée playing an introverted rocket mechanic sounds like something straight out of a quirky indie film. Selena as an astrobotanist is perfect though—she’s got that quirky energy. Hope it’s not just another alien invasion flick but something more heartfelt. 🤞
Timothée Chalamet's first animated feature? Sign me up! The guy has incredible range. But I’m worried about the release date—2027 is far away. With India’s love for animation like Chhota Bheem and Kung Fu Panda, Illumination could have a huge market here. Hope they dub it in regional languages! 🤔
What a fun premise! Timothée as a mechanic and Selena as a botanist—sounds like a cute odd-couple story. The Despicable Me studio knows how to make adorable side characters, and the alien trio (Dunk, Welly, Shirm) sounds hilarious. As an Indian viewer, I’m hoping for some subtle cultural nods—maybe a reference to ISRO or something? 🇮🇳
Okay, but is anyone else concerned about the "plant-fueled rocket" part? As an Indian who still remembers our struggles with space tech, I hope they at least explain the science properly—even if it’s just for kids. The casting is top-notch though. Brett Goldstein as a creepy alien cop? Yes please! 😄
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