1 of 2 | Eddy Murphy is reprising his role from the “Shrek” blockbusters in a new “Donkey” film. File Photo by John McCoy/UPI | License Photo
The Shrek film franchise is getting another animated spin-off.
“Start heating up those waffle irons. DONKEY is setting out on his very own adventure June 30, 2028,” the official Shrek X page said Thursday.
Variety said Eddie Murphy will reprise his role in the Donkey origins story, which is to be directed by Charlie Bean whose credits include The Lego Ninjago Movie and the live-action Lady and The Tramp.
Shrek 5, featuring the voice talents of Mike Myers as Shrek and Murphy as Donkey, is set for theatrical release in the summer of 2027.
The last Shrek movie, Shrek Forever After, was opened in 2010.
Comedy icon Eddie Murphy turns 65
Eddie Murphy (R) who co-stars in “Bowfinger” with Steve Martin, arrives with his then wife Nicole on August 10, 1999 in Los Angeles. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
