Bill Hader and Anna Faris have signed on to voice the lead characters of Sony Pictures Animation’s “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.”
James Caan, Andy Samberg, Bruce Campbell, Mr. T and Tracy Morgan round out the voice cast for the 3-D project, which is set for release Jan. 15, 2010.
Based on the bestselling children’s book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett, story is set in a town where food falls from the sky like rain.
Hader will voice Flint Lockwood, a young inventor who dreams of creating something that will improve everyone’s life. Faris takes on the role of Sam Sparks, a weathergirl covering the phenomenon who hides her intelligence behind a perky exterior.
Film is written and directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord. Pam Marsden is producing.