‘Frozen 3’: Kristen Bell Has Seen Script, Says Cast Begins Production ‘Soon’

Winter is coming. Kristen Bell has revealed that the cast of “Frozen 3” will “soon” begin production on the highly anticipated third installment of the hit animated movie musical franchise.

Although Bell, who voices Anna, hasn’t heard any of the new songs for “Frozen 3,” she disclosed that she has seen the script. “That’s all I can say. I’m under lock and key,” she explained, adding some insight into the script development process.

“It’s all mostly like concept stuff in the beginning like, ‘Here’s where we think it should go,’” Bell said. “That’s the one great thing about Disney — it goes through a thousand filters, not to be diplomatic, but because everyone’s going to add something different. That’s why the movies play so well because they hit every single mark; nothing has been missed.”

“Frozen 3” is slated for release in 2027. Visual development art unveiled in August 2024 offers a glimpse into the film, featuring Elsa (Idina Menzel) on a white horse and Anna on a brown stag.

The original “Frozen” was written and co-directed by Jennifer Lee alongside Chris Buck. The Oscar-winning animated feature, as well as its 2019 sequel “Frozen II,” are set in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle and feature a voice cast led by Bell, Menzel, Jonathan Groff as Kristoff, and Josh Gad as the lovable snowman Olaf. The first “Frozen” premiered in 2013, followed by the sequel six years later.

I caught up with Bell on Thursday night at the “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 premiere at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The show, which follows two sisters who co-host a podcast, features a guest appearance by Leighton Meester, wife of Bell’s co-star Adam Brody, in its second season.

When asked about her husband Dax Shepard potentially appearing on the show, Bell was candid. “He probably ‘never’ will,” she said. “He likes podcasting,” referring to Shepard’s popular series, *Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard.*

“But it’s still acting and there’s a whole thing that comes along with that. It’s like you have to do hair and makeup, memorize the lines, and then you’re there all day,” Bell continued. “He’s so happy and content with his career. I mean, he would if I asked him, obviously, but I don’t want him to do anything he isn’t craving.”

“Nobody Wants This” Season 2 premieres on Netflix on October 23. Fans can look forward to more heartfelt storytelling and compelling performances from Bell and the cast.
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