In the lead role is the titular “Elio” is child actor Yonas Kibreab. Kibreab is best known for his involvement in the “Star Wars” franchise, starring in three episodes of the Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and providing a voice in “Young Jedi Adventures.” Kibreab is slated to voice Damian Wayne in the upcoming holiday special “Merry Little Batman.”
Alongside Kibreab, Emmy-winning actor America Ferrera was announced as the voice of Elio’s mother, Olga Solis, during the film’s September 2022 announcement. Along with projects such as “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Ugly Betty,” animation fans are bound to recognize Ferrera for her role as Astrid in DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise.
“Olga is super-confident, smart, and can hold her own in any situation,” Ferrera said of the character during the film’s D23 presentation. “She’s a character who speaks to me in so many ways as a mother. And of course, with my advanced mathematical degree, I can finally put it to use. Don’t Google it.”
The trailer’s release also came with news that actors Jameela Jamil and Brad Garrett were cast as Ambassador Questa and Ambassador Grigon respectively. Jamil’s voice acting roles are extensive, having performed characters from “DuckTales,” “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous,” and “DC League of Super Pets.” Meanwhile, Garrett is a Pixar alum, having provided voices in such hits as “A Bug’s Life, “Finding Nemo,” and “Ratatouille.”