This will be Michael J. Woodard's very first performance in both a feature film and animated program.
William Pugh, Andrew McMahon, and Ryan Key were considered to play Arlo Beauregard, but when Ryan Crego discovered Michael J Woodward while watching American Idol, the role was eventually given to Woodward.
Amala "Doja Cat" Dlamini, Hayley Williams, Ariana Grande, and Olivia Rodrigo were considered for the role of Bertie, before it was given to Mary Lambert.
Adam Levine, Frankie Muniz, RuPaul, and Conan Gray were considered for the role of Furlecia, before it was eventually given to Jonathan Van Ness