“I think that is the magic of the minions. Isn’t it funny that when you listen to the minions you don’t really understand the words but you understand what they are saying,” says Carell. In the movies Despicable Me 1 and 2, Gru has a pet with sharp teeth and small body. Along the way, Carell meets his long-lost twin brother Dru (also voiced by Carell).ĭuring PEOPLE’s Kid Interview, Carell, 54, also discusses superpowers, knock knock jokes, slumber parties and the minions’ unusual language. In the new film, Gru (Carell) and his wife, Lucy (Kristen Wiig), are on a mission to stop ’80s child star turned thief Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker) who fights his enemies with dance battles and pink bubble gum. Minions: The Rise of Gru (also known as Minions 2) is a 2022 American animated comedy film produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures.It is the sequel to Minions (2015), a prequel to Despicable Me (2010), and the fifth entry overall in the Despicable Me franchise. “I said the name because I thought of my dog’s name who isn’t around anymore and it was out of the memory to Stewart my dog that I named Stewart the minion.” “When my wife and I first met we had a dog named Stewart and when I went to do Despicable Me I was doing the voice of Gru and I started randomly naming minions,” Carell explains. Available in sizes X-Small to XX-Large, our Minion tees are made. Include your pets name, your phone number, address, medical conditions.

Steve Carell is reuniting with his minions for Despicable Me 3 and answered questions about himself and the animated villain he voices, Gru, from his young fans.ĭuring the interview, one youngster got Carell to reveal the surprising personal story behind how the minion Stewart got his name. Those who speak Minionese should also check out our collection of soft dog t-shirts and tanks. Give your four-legged one the fun safety of a Minion Large Circle Engravable Pet I.D.

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