![]() “If anyone out there tells you, ‘If you just dream it, it’ll happen,’ that’s not true. I asked McConaughey what he hopes kids will take away from the film. The computer-animated film featuring a cast of animal performers is a tale of friendship and determination.Įach of the performers in Buster’s show has a dream of their own and a hurdle to overcome. Will Buster be able to find Clay and convince him to return to show business? Or will Buster face the wrath of fearsome theater mogul Jimmy Crystal (Bobby Cannavale)? There’s only one problem: Clay hasn’t been seen in 15 years. “It’s a great sing-along,” McConaughey said.Īs Buster prepares to put on the biggest show of his life, he must recruit rock legend Clay Calloway (voiced by Bono). The sequel features several contemporary and classic hits, as well as a new U2 song written for the film. McConaughey said that Sing 2 is about believing in your dreams, with “teammates and friends to help support you.”īuster enlists help from an array of performers, including pig Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), porcupine Ash (Scarlett Johansson), gorilla Johnny (Taron Egerton), and elephant Meena (Tori Kelly). Buster is determined to prove her wrong.Īt a virtual press event, I spoke with actor Matthew McConaughey, who voices Buster. But according to a talent agent, the show isn’t good enough for the big stage. He has staged sold-out shows every night at the New Moon Theater. At the start of the film, theater owner Buster is discouraged. Written and directed by Garth Jennings, the musical comedy stars koala Buster Moon and a hilarious cast of animal performers. Starting on January 7, the computer-animated film, a sequel to Sing, will also be available to stream on demand. On December 22, 2021, Sing 2 premiered in theaters across the country. ( Referring to her penguin butler)īuster Moon: Great! It's going to blow you away, Nana.In Sing 2, koala Buster Moon, center, is determined to prove his critics wrong. Nana Noodleman: But anything's better than spending another evening playing checkers with this old fart. ( Buster frowns and Eddie pulls him away.)Įddie Noodleman: Okay, well. ![]() Nana Noodleman: I say, you are a liar, Mr. In fact, I've made it even more spectacular.īuster Moon: Shh. The curtain rising over that glorious stage.īuster Moon: Music and light bringing dreams to life?īuster Moon: Well, it's just like you remember it. Nana Noodleman: I can recall the ushers in their velvet suits. And that theater of yours, it was a palace of wonder and magic.Įddie Noodleman: Yeah, right. Nana Noodleman: They were nor good old days, Mr. Your pathetic shows are the reason that theater no longer has an audience.īuster Moon: Oh, but this show is gonna pack them in it like it did in the good old days. ![]() I have no intention of bailing you out ( Giggles). Nana Noodleman: Please, this flattery is futile. ( Meena slams the cake on the ground with anger and leaves.)īuster Moon: ( While looking at Nana Noodleman's "Epiphany" picture at her mansion): Wow. ( Sighs) We just don't have what it takes. Meena is shocked by what Buster just said.)īuster Moon: Look, kid.You and me, we're both afraid for good reason. Meena: Well, you know."Don't let fear stop you from the thing you love."īuster Moon : Ugh! That's just a bunch of stupid, corny.īuster Moon: You really believe that you're going to be a singer?īuster Moon: Well, then you're just as big a fool as I am! This is my lot for life that I'm not the guy that my dad wanted me to be. ( He points to the newspaper and then kicks it in frustration.) This, me, right now, this is who I am. Meena: I baked a cake for you 'cause.Well, I know you're sad right now and probably afraid to try again and.īuster Moon: Yeah, I am afraid. Meena ( At Eddie's pool house after the destruction of the theater): Mr. ( He is then interrupted by stage crew demanding to be paid.) ( He turns his swivel chair to face the audience and introduce himself.) And I should know, because I am Buster. The name Buster Moon will go down in entertainment history. ( We see a camera flash and we zoom out of the picture in Buster's office.) Sure, some might say he was crazy as he was stubborn, but I say wonder and magic don't come easy, pal. ( Cut to older Buster at an opening gala for Moon Theater with his dad, Eddie, Miss Crawley and stagehand crew.) Some say he grew up to be the greatest showman the city has ever seen. ![]() He was only six years old, but his plans to become the first koala bear in space were suddenly toast. The lights, the way the scenery moved, even the smell. The moment an ordinary little guy fell in love with the theater.
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