Mane man: Sing 2's director on turning Bono into Clay Calloway the singing lion

Garth Jennings was keen on involving Bono in the new animated film, Sing 2. Luckily, the Irish star was just as enthusiastic

Bono and Clay Calloway in Sing 2.

When it came to casting a rock star for his sequel to animated smash Sing, Garth Jennings knew what he was looking for. What the filmmaker didn’t know was just how excited U2 frontman Bono would be to join the project.

The star was a huge fan of the family jukebox musical, impressed by the diversity of songs used and the charming storytelling that helped make the film an international hit.