You Won’t Believe Who’s Playing The Poop Emoji In The Upcoming 'Emoji Movie’...

19 January 2017, 11:57

This is hilarious.

It has been revealed that Sir Patrick Stewart is set to play the poop emoji in upcoming animated adventure 'The Emoji Movie'.

The award-winning actor and highly-acclaimed thespian will star alongside comedians James Corden and T.J. Miller, as well as 'Broad City' actress Ilana Glazer in the Sony Pictures-produced movie.

Sir Patrick Stewart

The film will center on Miller’s character Gene, an emoji born with multiple expressions who sets out on an adventure through a teenager's phone.

ICYMI - @SirPatStew, @MayaRudolph, @JENCOOLIDGE and @JakeTAustin join the cast of @EmojiMovie - join them in the secret inside yourAug 4! pic.twitter.com/FhV9hxNJSG
— Sony Pictures (@SonyPictures) January 18, 2017

Joining the cast are 'American Pie' actress Jennifer Coolidge and 'Bridesmaids' star Maya Rudolph, who will also voice characters in the film.

A teaser trailer was released for the film at the end of last year, featuring a line voiced by the 76-year-old British actor.

In addition to 'The Emoji Movie', Stewart's other upcoming projects include a starring role in the new Wolverine movie 'Logan' as well as more voice acting work in the animated adventure 'Spark'.