A new trailer shows a live-action reimagining ofSouth Park, featuring several notable actors. Focusing on the tales of four elementary schoolers in South Park, Colorado, the raunchy adult comedy show began in 1997 and has since had 26 seasons. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone,South Park’s leading voice cast featured both creators as the pain stars, alongside Mona Marshall, April Stewart, Adrien Beard, and Eliza Schneider.
Now, a new live-actionSouth Parktrailer fromMULTIVERSE OF AIreveals a look at the main characters as portrayed by major actors.
The main members of this fantasy cast includeSuperbadstars Michael Cera and Jonah Hill. Baby-faced versions ofCera and Hill are introduced as the characters of Eric and Stan, navigating the complex social environment that is South Park Elementary. Kyle is played by Seth Green in this imagined trailer, who is noticeably aged down. The trailer continues by going through all the main characters, including descriptions of the main crew.
A South Park Live-Action Is Not Happening (But If It Did, This Would Be A Great Cast)
This Version Would See Adults Playing Kids
The rest of the AI-generatedlive-actionSouth ParkcastincludesSaturday Night Livealums Pete Davidson and Kristen Wiig. Joining Hill and Cera is also fellowSuperbadactor Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Butters.Borat’s Sacha Baron-Cohen plays Mr. Garrison, Craig Robinson as Chef, Emma Watson portrays Wendy, Kevin Hart plays Token Black, faux Emma Sone steps in to play Bebe, Will Ferrell as Mr. Mackey with Seth Rogen as Mr. Slave at his side, and Melissa McCarthy is imagined as Kyle’s mom, Sheila.
While this is only a concept trailer, withno real live-actionSouth Parkin the works, it is fun to imagine this particular casting for the live-action story. WhileSouth Park’s character models are schoolchildren, this live-action version would see all adults playing the characters. While somewhat disconcerting, theSouth Parkvoice cast already has adults doing funny voices for the main story. Additionally, using obviously non-child actors in a show about children has been done before, in shows such asHulu’sPEN15, so would be an option for the live-actionSouth Park.
Why A Live-Action South Park Movie Would Never Work
The R-rated animated comedy South Park may well be getting another movie, but the series can’t translate to live-action for numerous reasons.
Some selections are perfect, such as Rogen. A lover of adult animation in his own right,Rogen is a seasoned comedic actorwho has experience both on screen and in voice acting, in projects that includeInvincible,Sausage Party,Pineapple Express, andThis is the End. As such, he would be an actor likely interested in an animated or live-action adaptation, making him a great choice for a live-actionSouth Park.
