Latest Breaking News Online News Portal
The Twits: Official trailer
The Twits, an animated musical comedy based on the 1980 book by Roald Dahl, is now available on Netflix.
The film features a star-studded cast and follows the Twits as they rise to power in their town, forcing two courageous children to take action.
Joined by a family of magical Muggle-Wumps, Beesha and Bubsy must outwit the Twits to save their city.
Ahead of its release, critics have praised the film as a “hysterically funny, wild ride”.
Here’s a rundown of the voice cast.
Read more: The Diplomat season 4 explored after cliffhanger finale
Read more: No One Saw Us Leave fans want to know where Tamara Trottner is now
Mrs Twit – Margo Martindale (Image: WireImage)
Mrs Twit – Margo Martindale
Mrs Twit is voiced by Margo Martindale, a 74 year old American actress known for her roles in Justified and The Americans.
She has also had recurring roles in The Good Wife, Mrs America and Mrs Davis.
Martindale is married to musician Bill Boals and they have one daughter.
Mr Twit – Johnny Vegas (Image: LightRocket via Getty Images)
Mr Twit – Johnny Vegas
Mr Twit is played by Johnny Vegas, a 54 year old British actor and comedian, born Michael Joseph Pennington.
Vegas is best known for his roles in Benidorm, Ideal and Still Open All Hours.
The father-of-two resides in his home town of St Helens, Merseyside.
He was previously married to Irish television presenter Maïa Dunphy, but they separated in 2020.
Mary Muggle-Wump – Natalie Portman (Image: WireImage)
Mary Muggle-Wump – Natalie Portman
Mary Muggle-Wump is voiced by Natalie Portman, a 44 year old actress who gained recognition as Padmé Amidala in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
She later starred in films such as Closer, V for Vendetta and Black Swan, and also directed the short film Eve and the biographical drama A Tale of Love and Darkness.
Born Natalie Hershlag, the Israeli-American actress hails from Jerusalem but was brought up in New York.
The mother-of-two was previously married to French dancer Benjamin Millepied, but they divorced in 2024.
Pippa – Emilia Clarke (Image: Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Pippa – Emilia Clarke
Pippa is portrayed by Emilia Clarke, a 38 year old English actress best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
Her other notable roles include Me Before You and Last Christmas.
Residing in Islington, the star has been linked romantically with actor Seth MacFarlane and director Charlie McDowell.
Beesha – Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Image: Getty Images for Netflix)
Beesha – Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Beesha is voiced by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, a 23 year old Canadian actress recognised for her role as Devi Vishwakumar in Never Have I Ever.
She has lent her voice to several projects including the Pixar film Turning Red and the animated series My Little Pony: Make Your Mark.
Bubsy – Ryan Lopez (Image: Getty Images for Netflix)
Bubsy – Ryan Lopez
Bubsy is voiced by Ryan Lopez, a young screen and voice actor who has appeared in Jane the Virgin, South Park, Victor and Valentino, Undone, and Not Quite Narwhal.
For Disney, he has provided voices for characters such as Reptil in Spidey and his Amazing Friends, Miguel Rivera in LEGO Pixar: Bricktoons, Remy in Ariel, and Nachito Ramirez in Primos.
Marty Muggle-Wump – Timothy Simons (Image: WireImage)
Marty Muggle-Wump – Timothy Simons
Marty is played by Timothy Simons, a 47 year old American actor and comedian known for his role as Jonah Ryan in Veep.
He is also recognised for his portrayal of Sasha in Nobody Wants This.
The actor and his wife, Annie, are parents to two children.
The voice cast also features:
Jason Mantzoukas as Mayor Wayne
Alan Tudyk as Sweet Toed Toad
Nicole Byer as Beverly Onion
Mark Proksch as Horvis Dungle
Rebecca Wisocky as Dee Dumdie-Dungle
Charlie Berens as Gorb Klurb
The Twits is on Netflix
