Rio (2011) stars Jesse Eisenberg as Blu, an anxious blue macaw, Anne Hathaway as the spirited Jewel, and will.i.am as Pedro, a wisecracking cardinal. They embark on a high-flying adventure from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro.
Main cast
- BluJesse EisenbergMain
- JewelAnne HathawayMain
- Pedrowill.i.amMain
- RafaelGeorge LopezMain
- NigelJemaine ClementMain
Supporting cast
- Linda GundersonLeslie MannSupp
- Tulio MonteiroRodrigo SantoroSupp
- NicoJamie FoxxSupp
- LuizTracy MorganSupp
- MiguelJake T. AustinSupp
Guest & voice
- MarcelWanda SykesGuest
- TipaJane LynchGuest
- FernandoJake T. AustinGuest
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About this cast
Rio is a 2011 animated musical comedy-adventure film produced by Blue Sky Studios and released by 20th Century Fox. The story follows Blu, a domesticated macaw who believes he is the last of his kind, until he is taken to Rio de Janeiro to mate with the fiercely independent Jewel. The film features a vibrant voice cast led by Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, and will.i.am.
FAQs
Who plays Blu in Rio 2011?
Jesse Eisenberg provides the voice of Blu, the male blue macaw protagonist.
Who voices Jewel in Rio 2011?
Anne Hathaway voices Jewel, the female blue macaw and Blu’s love interest.
What is the film Rio 2011 about?
Rio (2011) follows Blu, a domesticated macaw from Minnesota, who is taken to Rio de Janeiro to mate with a free-spirited macaw named Jewel. Together, they escape from animal smugglers, discover the wild side of Brazil, and fall in love.
Who voices Nigel in Rio?
Jemaine Clement voices Nigel, a sinister cockatoo and the film’s main antagonist.
Is Rio 2011 connected to any other films?
Yes, Rio (2011) is the first film in the Rio franchise. It was followed by a sequel, Rio 2 (2014).
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