Stephen Colbert Cast in 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman'

Stephen Colbert and Allison Janney have signed up for DreamWorks Animation’s “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” based on the iconic cartoon series.

Also joining the project are Ellie Kemper (“Bridesmaids,” “The Office”), Ariel Winter (“Modern Family”) and Stephen Tobolowsky (“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax,” “Californication”).

DreamWorks Animation is so high on “Mr. Peabody” it is pushing up the release of the film from March 14, 2014 to November 8, 2013. The movie swaps places with the studio’s “Me & My Shadow,” another high-profile project that is a combination of CGI and hand-drawn animation.

Based on Jay Ward’s classic cartoon, Mr. Peabody is the world’s smartest person — only he’s a dog. When he and his “pet” boy Sherman use their WABAC time-traveling machine without permission, events in history spiral out of control and it is up to the duo to put things back on track.

Modern Family’s Ty Burrell will voice the role of Mr. Peabody, while Max Charles, who stars as a young Peter Parker in “The Amazing Spider-Man,” voices the role of Sherman (both castings were previously announced).

Colbert will play Paul Peterson, Mr. Peabody’s nemesis. Janney plays his wife, Paula Peterson, and Winter, their daughter Penny Peterson (the lovable bully who gives Sherman grief).

Mr. Peabody marks Colbert’s second animated feature after “Monsters vs. Aliens,” also from DreamWorks Animation. He’s made guest appearances on several animated television series, including “The Simpsons” and “American Dad.”

Source: MSNBC.com.

“These incredible casting additions have elevated Mr. Peabody & Sherman to a new level of excitement and we are truly fortunate to work with so many talented actors,” said DreamWorks Animation Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke. “I’m certain that their collective passion and enthusiasm for the film will bring the classic characters of Mr. Peabody & Sherman to new life and thrill audiences of all ages when we open in November of next year.”

Source: PR Newswire.