Hailee Steinfeld Voices Lead in Disney's Hexed, Covers The Cars' 'Magic'
Steinfeld recorded the cover in 24 hours in Buffalo with childhood friend Demitri Lerios after Disney Animation's Jared Bush reached out. The film opens Nov. 25.
Hailee Steinfeld voices the lead in Disney's animated film Hexed and recorded a cover of The Cars' 1984 song "Magic" for its soundtrack, she said at the film's Los Angeles premiere on Thursday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Steinfeld recorded the song in 24 hours in Buffalo, New York, with childhood friend Demitri Lerios after Jared Bush, Walt Disney Animation's chief creative officer, contacted her about it.
In Hexed, Steinfeld voices a teen who discovers secret magical powers and enters a realm of witches called Hexe. Rashida Jones voices the teen's cautious mother, and Jodie Foster voices evil ruler Queen Celeste.
Hexed hits theaters on Nov. 25. The film premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Background
Steinfeld co-starred in Sinners last year and welcomed a daughter with husband Josh Allen in the spring. In 1984, The Cars released the song "Magic".
Quick answers
When does Hexed come out in theaters?
Hexed opens in theaters on Nov. 25.
Who voices the lead in Hexed?
Hailee Steinfeld voices the lead, a teen who discovers secret magical powers and enters a realm of witches called Hexe.
Who else is in the voice cast of Hexed?
Rashida Jones voices the teen's cautious mother, and Jodie Foster voices evil ruler Queen Celeste.