Who Voices Mantis In The Movies & The Show?

It’s no secret at this point that a fourth «Kung Fu Panda» feature is on the way to the big screen. The film’s trailer reveals that Po and his new companion and the potential new Dragon Warrior, Zhen (Awkwafina), are in for the fight of a lifetime against the villainous Chameleon (Viola Davis). While one might imagine that this is the perfect story for the Furious Five — Seth Rogen’s Master Mantis included — to feature prominently alongside Po and Zhen, according to the minds behind the feature, this isn’t the case.

During a chat with Collider, director Mike Mitchell hinted that the Furious Five members won’t have much to do in the final film because of the story’s scope. «They make an appearance, I’ll tell you that much. But to be fair, Po is leaving the Valley of Peace and he’s going on a huge adventure to this giant city,» Mitchell shared. Producer Rebecca Huntley elaborated a bit on the Furious Five’s status during an interview with The AU Review, explaining that moviegoers can expect to hear from them, though «They’re all off on their own individual missions.»

It’s too bad Mantis and the rest of the Furious Five won’t likely factor into «Kung Fu Panda 4,» but at least the film doesn’t leave them in the dust entirely. Fans will get to see just how much screen time they all get in the highly anticipated animated sequel when it premieres on March 8.