

“Raya and the Last Dragon” features an outstanding voice cast, including Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of the intrepid warrior Raya Awkwafina as the legendary dragon, Sisu Gemma Chan as Raya’s nemesis, Namaari Daniel Dae Kim as Raya’s visionary father, Benja Sandra Oh as Namaari’s powerful mother, Virana Benedict Wong as Tong, a formidable giant Izaac Wang as Boun, a 10-year-old entrepreneur Thalia Tran as the mischievous toddler Little Noi Alan Tudyk as Tuk Tuk, Raya’s best friend and trusty steed Lucille Soong as Dang Hu, the leader of the land of Talon Patti Harrison as the chief of the Tail land and Ross Butler as chief of the Spine land. 500 years have passed since the dragons vanished from Kumandra, and when the evil returns to threaten the world once again, it is up to a young woman named Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) who must take up arms in an attempt to locate Sisu (voiced by Awkwafina), the last dragon in existence to help drive it back.Īlong with those actors already mentioned, the official press release by the Walt Disney Animation Studios states the film also features the talents of: An orphan just trying to survive Disney+ When we first meet Noi, shes by herself and seemingly vulnerable. This was before an unknown evil reared it’s head and in an effort to save humanity, the dragons willingly sacrificed themselves. The story for Raya and the Last Dragon concerns a world known as Kumandra, where once upon a time dragons and humans were able to coexist in peace. From a screenplay by Qui Nguyen ( The Society) and Adele Lim ( Crazy Rich Asians). In addition it was directed by Don Hall ( Moana), Carlos Lopez Estrada ( Legion), and co-directed by Paul Briggs ( Frozen) as well as John Ripa ( Big Hero 6). Raya and the Last Dragon marks the 59th animated picture produced by the Walt Disney Animation Studios. VIDEO AND ARTICLE IMAGE PROVIDED BY Walt Disney Animation Studios.
