McDonald takes Witherspoon role in Pixar movie

Kelly McDonald has taken over from Reese Witherspoon in the lead role of Pixar’s forthcoming animation 'Brave'.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2011 - 14:32

Kelly McDonald has taken over from Reese Witherspoon in the lead role of Pixar’s forthcoming animation 'Brave'.

The 'Boardwalk Empire' actress is to voice Scottish princess Merida in the fairytale, which also features Emma Thompson and Billy Connolly as her on-screen parents King Fergus and Queen Elinor.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Scottish Highlands Person: McDonald Person: Witherspoon Person: Kelly McDonald Person: Reese Witherspoon Person: Merida Person: Emma Thompson Person: Billy Connolly Person: King Person: Queen Elinor Person: Mark Andrews Organisation: Pixar

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