YouTube star MrBeast has nabbed a cameo role in Kung Fu Panda 4 — but the internet isn’t too enthusiastic about him getting cast in the animated film.
Jimmy‘MrBeast’Donaldson is one of the most famous faces on the internet. In fact, he’s themost-subscribed independent creatoronYouTubeand has gained international acclaim for hisbig-budget videos, over-the-top challenges, and — of course — his habit ofgiving away eye-popping amounts of money.
Jimmy’s fame has even earned him some surprising cameos in feature films, such ashis small rolein Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem last year.
Now, he’s scored another small role in yet another major animated movie… but fans aren’t too enthusiastic about this latest development in his career.
MrBeast’s Kung Fu Panda 4 role sparks backlash from movie fans
Kung Fu Panda 4hits theaters today, March 8, and fans of the franchise can’t wait to see Po return to the big screen. However, it looks like they aren’t excited about MrBeast’s role in the movie.
News of his casting in the film hit the internet on March 7, and commenters didn’t seem happy with this turn of events.
“We didn’t ask for this,”one user wroteon Twitter/X.
We didn’t ask for this…
“Can MrBeast stop starring in animated movies please?”another said.
“Why is MrBeast in Kung Fu Panda 4?”yet another asked. “He’s not an actor, and I refuse to believe that children would recognize him by his voice, so like, why? I hate it, please take it back.”
However, others are defending the YouTuber’s one-liner in the movie,with one arguing: “Cartoon reviewers getting mad at celebrity cameos is so funny. Sadly, Kung Fu Panda 4 is not a hidden masterpiece, it’s just a kids movie made to entertain kids, and children like MrBeast.”
Virginia Glaze is Dexerto’s Entertainment Editor in the US. She expertly covers trending stories across Twitch, Kick, YouTube, and TikTok – as well as fighting games and influencer boxing. Virginia also has bylines at Red Bull, GINX, and Bandai Namco. Contact her here: virginia.glaze@dexerto.com
