Overview
- The official Spanish‑Latin trailer for Shrek 5 does not include Alfonso Obregón, the actor who voiced Shrek in Latin America since 2001, and instead lists a refreshed Latin cast that includes Eugenio Derbez, Dulce Guerrero and José Gilberto Vilchis.
- Obregón has said recent negotiations collapsed after he requested higher pay, screen credit and possible dubbing‑direction responsibilities and he has publicly asked fans to tag DreamWorks and press for his return.
- DreamWorks and Universal have not published a detailed explanation for the recasting and the studio continues to list Shrek 5 for theatrical release on June 30, 2027.
- Obregón’s two‑decade association with the role helps explain strong fan reactions that range from boycott calls to acceptance of the studio’s casting choices.
- Public memory of a past sexual‑harassment accusation that reporting says was later resolved in his favor is being cited by some online commentators, though no reporting connects that case to the studio’s casting decision and the issue may prolong attention on the film’s Latin‑market promotion.