Gino D’Acampo takes on cameo voiceover role in the animation film Luca set near the Italian Riviera
Disney and Pixar announced on Wednesday that the beloved chef, Gino D’Acampo, has taken on a voiceover role in the UK version of the comedy animation, Luca, which is set by the Italian Riviera.
In honour of Festa Della Repubblica (Italian National Day), the media conglomerate confirmed the Italian TV personality, 44, will provide the voice of priest Eugenio in the movie which premieres exclusively on Disney+ on June 18th.
Gino, who has featured in a plethora of TV shows including This Morning, Celebrity Juice and Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip, said he felt ‘honoured’ to feature in the film.
New gig: Disney and Pixar announced on Wednesday that Gino D’Acampo, has taken on a voiceover role in the UK version of the comedy animation, Luca, which is set by the Italian Riviera
He remarked: ‘It’s a wonderful feeling to join the world of Disney and Pixar, especially in a film that feels so close to my heart and reminds me of my summers in Italy.
‘I can’t wait for audiences to enjoy the film on Disney+, and I’m honoured to bring my character Eugenio to life in the UK.’
Director of Disney and Pixar’s Luca Enrico Casarosa spoke about Gino’s contribution to the movie.
He added: ‘It’s wonderful to be able to add local voices in cameo roles in our films—and Gino had a lot of fun doing it.
Character: The media conglomerate confirmed the Italian TV personality, 44, will provide the voice of priest Eugenio (pictured) in the movie which premieres exclusively on Disney+ on June 18th
‘I think UK audiences will be thrilled to hear a familiar voice in the role and we can’t wait to share Luca with them this month.’
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides.
Luca (the voice of Jacob Tremblay) shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto, (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer).
Big screen: Gino, who has featured in a plethora of TV shows including This Morning, Celebrity Juice and Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip (pictured), said he felt ‘honoured’ to feature in the film
However, all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world.
The animation production is directed by Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa who is known for his short film, La Luna.
It is produced by Andrea Warren, who has worked on films including Brave, A Bug’s Life and Cars 3.
Luca debuts exclusively on Disney+ on June 18, 2021.
Premise: Disney and Pixar’s original feature is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides
Twist: However, all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world