Ayo Edebiri's Role Is Confirmed In Inside Out 2

Pixar is no stranger to making amazing films, and the coming-of-age animated movie 'Inside Out' is easily one of the company's best. When it was released in 2015, it received critical acclaim, with reviews highlighting all sorts, from the voice performances to the screenplay to the subject matter. So, it was surely inevitable that a sequel would be coming at some point.

Thankfully, it seems that time is nearly upon us, with 'Inside Out 2' set to arrive in June 2024. However, while it might only be months away, there's still plenty we don't know about the upcoming release. Even the cast list is still a bit of a mystery, although we are getting reveals here and there, including the fact that Ayo Edebiri’s role is confirmed in ‘Inside Out 2.’ She'll be joining Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Lewis Black as a new emotion for Riley, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store this time around.

Ayo Edebiri joins Inside Out 2 as the new emotion Envy

We've known about 'Inside Out 2' since 2022, when it was revealed at D23 Expo. The fact it took so long for the sequel to be announced was somewhat surprising, considering how much of a hit the original movie was. Not only did it receive critical acclaim, but it exceeded its $175 million budget by nearly five times. The best things are always worth waiting for, though, and given the high bar the first film set, plenty are already hopeful about the sequel. Some of the new casting choices certainly have us excited, with a new trailer revealing that Ayo Edebiri will be joining the picture as Envy. The actress joins the likes of Adèle Exarchopolous as Ennui, Paul Walter Hauser as Embarrassment, and Maya Hawke as Anxiety. However, it looks as though we’ll still have to wait a little longer to see how the new emotions will affect Riley’s life in the next installment.

Several of the original cast members won't be returning for Inside Out 2

It turns out that these aren't the only new castings in 'Inside Out 2,' as it appears several of the original cast won't be returning in the new movie. Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling, who portrayed Fear and Disgust, respectively, will now be played by Tony Hale and Liza Lapira. Apparently, Hader and Kaling's reasons for not returning have to do with money, with the pair feeling they deserved to be paid more than the alleged $100,000 they were offered. We can see why there were issues, given that Amy Poehler was reportedly given $5 million to return as Joy. This isn't the only change, either, as Kelsey Mann replaces Pete Docter to direct the picture, while  Andrea Datzman is the new composer. Some things are still the same, though, such as screenwriter Meg LeFauve's involvement with the film.

Although 'Inside Out 2' will be missing some of the elements that made the original movie shine, we're still confident that the sequel will be a hit. After all, now Ayo Edebiri’s role is confirmed in ‘Inside Out 2,’ we already have more to be excited about as we wait to see what’s in store for Riley and her family.