Owen Wilson returns as the voice of Lightning McQueen, alongside Larry the Cable Guy as Mater and Michael Caine as Finn McMissile in Pixar’s 2011 animated sequel *Cars 2*.
Main cast
- Lightning McQueenOwen WilsonMain
- MaterLarry the Cable GuyMain
- Finn McMissileMichael CaineMain
- Holley ShiftwellEmily MortimerMain
- Professor ZündappThomas KretschmannMain
- Francesco BernoulliJohn TurturroMain
Supporting cast
- Doc HudsonPaul Newman (archival recordings)Supp
- SargePaul DooleySupp
- FillmoreGeorge Carlin (archival recordings)Supp
- SheriffMichael WallisSupp
- LuigiTony ShalhoubSupp
- GuidoGuido QuaroniSupp
- RamoneCheech MarinSupp
- FloJenifer LewisSupp
Guest & voice
- Rod ‘Torque’ RedlineBruce CampbellVoice
- Miles AxlerodEddie IzzardVoice
- GremJoe MantegnaVoice
- AcerPeter JacobsonVoice
- Mama TopolinoEmanuela Lupacchino (voice) / uncreditedVoice
- Uncle TopolinoFranco NeroVoice
- Queen / SiddeleyVanessa Redgrave (Queen) / uncreditedVoice
- Brent MustangburgerBrent MusburgerVoice
- Darrel CartripDarrell WaltripVoice
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About this cast
Pixar’s *Cars 2* (2011) is an espionage comedy adventure that shifts focus from racing star Lightning McQueen to his best friend, tow truck Mater, who inadvertently becomes involved in international spy intrigue. The film features a strong voice cast led by Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, and the legendary Michael Caine as British super spy Finn McMissile.
FAQs
Who plays Lightning McQueen in Cars 2?
Owen Wilson provides the voice of Lightning McQueen in *Cars 2*.
Who voices Mater in Cars 2?
Larry the Cable Guy (real name Daniel Lawrence Whitney) voices Mater.
Is Michael Caine in Cars 2?
Yes, Michael Caine voices the British spy car Finn McMissile, a central character in the film.
What is the plot of Cars 2?
The film follows Mater being mistaken for a spy while accompanying Lightning McQueen to the World Grand Prix, and he must help British intelligence agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell stop a global conspiracy involving alternative fuel.
Who is the main villain in Cars 2?
The main villain is Professor Zündapp (voiced by Thomas Kretschmann), who orchestrates the plot to discredit alternative fuel, alongside Miles Axlerod (voiced by Eddie Izzard) as the secret mastermind.
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