Lost Ollie, new family-oriented limited series from Netflix, just filled out its cast.
The series stars Jonathan Groff, Mary J. Blige, Tim Blake Nelson, Gina Rodriguez, Jake Johnson, and Kesler Talbot.
The four-episode limited series is a live action/CGI animation hybrid. Inspired by the William Joyce book Ollie’s Odyssey, the series tells the story of a lost toy on an epic adventure. Ollie searches across the country for the boy who lost him, but this is a story about a boy who lost more than a best friend.
Lost Ollie comes from creator/EP Shannon Tindle (Kubo and the Two Strings, Coraline). Plus, ILM (The Mandalorian) created the CGI characters. So you know this one is going to look pretty impressive.
Check out the cast and character details below.
Lost Ollie Cast
Jonathan Groff voices Ollie, a handmade toy rabbit stitched together from odds and ends. Ollie has a pure spirit with a heart of gold and never ruins a chance to make friends. He’s been best friends with Billy since forever, until one day he ends up in a resale shop with no way home. Though he’s often afraid of the unknown, Ollie puts on a brave face and sets off to find Billy.
Mary J. Blige voices Rosy, a raggedy teddy bear stitched together from other toys. Rosy is a fearless warrior who is deeply passionate with inspiring confidence. While unsure of Ollie at first, she becomes an important ally on their journey.
Tim Blake Nelson voices Zozo, a clown doll who is an old toy and an even older soul. Zozo is a true gentleman with a good sense of humor, and after meeting Ollie and hearing his story, he agrees to help Ollie on his journey.
Gina Rodriguez plays Momma. Billy’s mother Sharon is a loving woman who inspires creativity and imagination in her son. She makes sure to cherish their time together, teaching Billy all the things he’ll need to know to find happiness in the future.
Jake Johnson plays Daddy. Billy’s father James is overworked and stressed, doing his best to take care of Billy and his wife, Sharon. Sometimes that stress leads to being short with Billy, but he’s doing all he can to make a good life for his son.
Kesler Talbot plays Billy, a young boy with a mind bursting with creativity. He shares a magical bond with his toy Ollie, a homemade rabbit made by his beloved mother, who joins him on all of his adventures. When Ollie gets lost, Billy embarks on a mission to find him.
Source: Netflix