Mei Hata to Voice Lead in Disney's 'Billy and the Magic Beginnings'
Mei Hata will voice the protagonist Billy in the Japanese dub of Disney's new animated film, set for release on December 4.
Mei Hata has been chosen as the Japanese voice actress for the lead role of Billy in Disney Animation Studios' latest film, 'Billy and the Magic Beginnings'. The announcement was made on October 13 at a Japanese voice cast announcement event for a new Disney heroine held in Tokyo, according to cinemacafe.net.
Hata passed a rigorous audition held by the U.S. headquarters and will be making her first appearance in a Disney production. A new Japanese trailer featuring her recorded voice was also unveiled at the event for the first time.
'Billy and the Magic Beginnings' is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on Friday, December 4.
Quick answers
Who will voice Billy in the Japanese version of 'Billy and the Magic Beginnings'?
Mei Hata has been cast as the Japanese voice of Billy, the protagonist.
When does 'Billy and the Magic Beginnings' open in Japan?
It is set for release in theaters nationwide on Friday, December 4.