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Ice Spice Cast in Upcoming ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Film, Will Contribute New Original Song

  • On June 9 at the Annecy Festival in France, Paramount and Nickelodeon Animation revealed new cast additions for the upcoming SpongeBob feature, including rapper Ice Spice.
  • The announcement followed the studios' push to release this animated sequel on December 19 in the U.S., aiming to blend fresh talent with established voices in a major theatrical release.
  • Ice Spice, a four-time Grammy-nominated rapper, will voice a new character and contribute an original song, joining stars like George Lopez and Regina Hall in this deep-sea adventure.
  • The film, directed by Derek Drymon and set to explore untold ocean parts, features Mark Hamill as the Flying Dutchman’s ghost and promises to combine quirky humor with a 'fresh attitude.'
  • Ice Spice’s involvement signals her expanding career beyond music into acting and cultural influence, suggesting a strategic step toward becoming a multi-hyphenate star with broader reach.
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Rap-Up broke the news in on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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