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Alan Ritchson Leads Star-Filled Cast of New Movie
About a Mouse Chasing Stardom
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Alan Ritchson has joined the star-studded cast of a new animated
movie about a mouse chasing fame. The upcoming project comes from
Imprint Entertainment.

Cast announced for family movie about a mouse aspiring to be a dancer
Alan Ritchson, known for Reacher, Reacher, War Machine, and Playdate,
will be one of the voice actors for the animated movie Groove Tails,
by writer-director Bob Logan, reports Variety. The newly announced
ensemble cast also features Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver, The Fault in
Our Stars, West Side Story),aHalle Baileya(The Little Mermaid,
The Color Purple),aand Ludacrisa(Fast & Furious series, Crash,
Hustle & Flow).

Other notable members are J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm,
Mapleworth Murders), and CeeLo Green (Hotel Transylvania).
Additionally, global recording artist and actress Agnez Mo (Reacher)
will also appear in a key role.

Based on a screenplay by Johnny Mack, Groove Tails follows a mouse
pursuing stardom as a dancer. After his father objects to his
ambitions, he goes on a journey alongside several misfits. According
to the official description, they "discover their own unique rhythms
while fighting to save the only place they've ever truly called
home."

"Groove Tails is a celebration of individuality, perseverance and
the universal language of music," said director Bob Logan on the
upcoming animated dance movie. Praising the cast for the project, he
added, "We've assembled an extraordinary cast that brings incredible
energy, humor and heart to these characters. This is the kind of
movie audiences of all ages can enjoy together."

Groove Tails is produced by Maryann Garger and Michael Becker. "From
the beginning, our goal was to create a film that blends
high-voltage, magnetic entertainment with the emotional resonance of
a classic family adventure, delivered with flawless, premium
artistry," said Becker and Garger.

Jeff Elliott, Mary Aloe, Gilian Hormel, Jeff Gum, Graham Chan, and
Ritchson are serving as the executive producers. Animation on the
film is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026.



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