“Inside Out 2” was officially announced at Disney’s D23 event in 2022. At the time, little was known about the sequel’s plot other than that Riley was now a teenager and would have a new set of emotions to deal with. Similarly, the only names attached to the project at the time were director Kelsey Mann, screenwriter Meg LeFauve, and producer Mark Nielsen.
While Amy Poehler was set to make a comeback as protagonist Joy, the status of some of her co-stars was still up in the air. In particular, Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader were revealed to not be returning to their roles as Disgust and Fear due to salary conflicts. It remained unclear who would be taking their places, but with the new teaser for “Inside Out 2,” we finally have our answer. Disgust will now be voiced by “Fast & Furious” and “NCIS” star Liza Lapira, while “Arrested Development” actor Tony Hale provides the new voice of Fear. Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black will be returning to their fan-favorite roles as Sadness and Anger, respectively.
This mix of old and new performers mirrors the premise of the film itself as Riley’s longtime set of emotions contend with a new crop of feelings. Fans will get a chance to see the result of this blend when the film is released in June 2024.
