Sneaks (film) explained

Sneaks
Director:	Rob Edwards
Music:	Terrace Martin
Distributor:	Briarcliff Entertainment
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Sneaks is an upcoming American animated adventure comedy film written and directed by Rob Edwards and featuring the voices of Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Laurence Fishburne and Mustard. It is Edwards' feature directorial debut.

Voice cast

• Anthony Mackie as Ty
• Martin Lawrence as JB
• Laurence Fishburne as The Collector^[1]
• Roddy Ricch as The Forger^[2]
• Ella Mai as Britany^[2]
• Macy Gray as Adriana^[2]
• Swae Lee as Edson^[2]
• Chris Paul as himself^[2]
• Mustard as Singing Wire Shoe^[3]
• Chloe Bailey as Maxine^[3]
• Quavo as Spike^[3]
• Sam Jay^[3]
• Keith David as O.G.^[3]
• Donovan Louis Bazemore as Singing Wire Shoe^[3]
• Coi Leray^[3]
• Kiana Ledé as Shawna^[3]
• Jonathan Kite as Whiz^[3]
• Amari McCoy as Shanika^[3]
• Sky Brown^[3]
• Rayssa Leal^[3]
• Young Miko as Tiffany

Production

In June 2021, it was announced that Edwards would make his directorial debut with Sneaks and that Fishburne would produce and provide the voice of The Collector.^[1] In October that same year, it was announced that Ricch, Mai, Gray, Lee and Paul were cast in the film.^[2] In February 2023, it was announced Mackie, Bailey, Lawrence and others were cast in the film.^[3] Voice recording had begun by November 2024.^[4]

Release

In November 2024, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to the film, scheduling it to be released on April 18, 2025.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Tangcay. Jazz. Rob Edwards to Make Directorial Debut With Animated Feature ‘Sneaks’ (EXCLUSIVE). June 3, 2021. Variety. October 17, 2024.
2. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Laurence Fishburne’s Animated Feature ‘Sneaks’ Adds Grammy Winners Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai & Macy Gray, Swae Lee And NBA Star Chris Paul. October 27, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. October 17, 2024.
3. Web site: MacCary. Julia. Anthony Mackie, Chloe Bailey and Martin Lawrence Join Cast of Animated Film ‘Sneaks’ (EXCLUSIVE). February 8, 2023. Variety. October 17, 2024.
4. Web site: Sneaks - GFM Animation. November 24, 2024. GFM Animation. November 24, 2024.
5. Web site: Wiseman. Andreas. Briarcliff Picks Up 'Sneaks' Voiced By Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Chloe Bailey, Mustard & More; Easter 2025 Theatrical Launch Set — AFM. Deadline Hollywood. November 7, 2024. November 7, 2024.