Alfonso Obregón won't return for Shrek 5, actor confirms no invitation; fans react

The highly anticipated release of the first official trailer for "Shrek 5" on June 16 has ignited a firestorm of online debate, not for its narrative, but for a perceived shift in visual style. Fans expressed their reactions across social media, with many criticizing the new aesthetic.

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Adding to the online buzz, Mexican voice actor Alfonso Obregón, the iconic Spanish voice of Shrek, has confirmed he will not be returning for the fifth installment. In a video shared on social media, Obregón stated he has not been contacted by the production company. He also alluded to legal issues from 2024, which he claims have negatively affected his career, and indicated he is not interested in a project that doesn't align with his values.

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I have not been invited by any company to talk about my integration into the project team, nor have I had the opportunity to present my papers that fully exonerate me from the accusations presented against me in 2024, which led me to pause my career.

Obregón's career faced scrutiny in August 2024 when he was detained at Mexico City's airport following accusations of sexual abuse from a former student. Although later released by a judge due to insufficient evidence, the incident sparked widespread discussion and, according to Obregón, had professional repercussions. The film is slated for a June 20, 2027 release.

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Everything has fallen apart since the first accusation was made against me.