“I must see it! It is not an option to not go see Finding Dory,” my daughter said after seeing the latest trailer for Finding Dory, which is out in theaters on June 17th.
To say we are getting excited for Finding Dory would be an understatement. To tide us over until it comes out, check out the trailer and meet some of the new characters below!
“We’re introducing new characters—each with his or her own unique voice. Everyone has something special to offer, which makes it fun and elevates the whole story,” says Director Andrew Stanton, who also directed Finding Nemo and Wall-E. Dory’s quest for her family takes her, Marlin, and Nemo across the ocean to California’s prestigious Marine Life Institute, a rehabilitation center and aquarium, where many of the new characters reside.
I’m excited to get to meet Hank, the cantankerous octopus who frequently gives employees the slip, voiced by Ed O’Neill. Well, actually, Hank is a “septopus” because he lost a tentacle— along with his sense of humor—somewhere along the way. But Hank is just as competent as his eight-armed peers. Hank is after one thing—a ticket on a transport truck to a cozy Cleveland facility where he’ll be able to enjoy a peaceful life of solitude. As an Ohio girl, I can appreciate that.
Ty Burrell is the voice of Bailey, the Marine Life Institute’s resident beluga whale, who is convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz despite the fact that doctors at the Marine Life Institute can’t seem to find anything wrong with him.
I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a friendlier shark than Destiny, and I’m almost as excited as Dory about Destiny’s ability to speak whale! Destiny, voiced by Kaitlin Olson, may be a clumsy swimmer, but she has a big heart. She has a big everything, actually—whale sharks are the biggest fish in the sea. Destiny resides in the Marine Life Institute, and Dory falls into her pool. Destiny is very self conscious about her lack of grace due to poor eyesight, but Dory thinks she swims beautifully.
And my husband is excited to meet these adorable little otters. Can’t say I blame him. Those faces! Seriously, just cue the “awwwwwww” now!
How excited for Finding Dory are you? Which new characters in the film are you most looking forward to meeting?
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Media courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.
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