Spongebob: Search for Squarepants is the latest Spongebob movie, and Ice Spice is set to not only play a character in the film, but also to have a full song made for the movie.
Since the original movie came out in 2004, Spongebob has been gracing cinemas as one of the most popular kids’ animated shows ever. It’s Nickelodeon’s flagship for a reason.
Just the same, there have been a number of celebrity cameos, whether they be voicing characters in the film or be starring directly themselves in the case of David Hasselhoff’s iconic role in the very first Spongebob movie.
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However, The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants has a celebrity guest starring in it that’s rather unexpected: Ice Spice.
Ice Spice set for major role in Spongebob movie
With a total count of Spotify listens that number in the billions, Ice Spice is one of the most popular hip-hop artists in the world.
And, despite much of her identity as a musician being related to topics that aren’t the most appropriate for children, she’s been chosen to play a major role in Spongebob: Search for Squarepants.
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One of Ice Spice’s most popular songs is titled Bikini Bottom, and, though the lyrics would need to be reworked in order to fit into a movie for kids, she’s already proven she can turn a Spongebob-esque beat into a song that’s great on its own.
Ice SpiceIce Spice in her Bikini Bottom music video
As for her actual role in the film, it’s up in the air. Maybe she’ll play an animated character? Maybe she’ll be herself? Perhaps she’ll have a whole musical number? Who knows?
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Outside of this, the majority of the listed cast so far is side characters and original cast members reprising their roles, including Mark Hamill returning as the Flying Dutchman. Regina Hall and George Lopez have also been confirmed for the film, though their roles are yet unclear.
This may not even be the most bizarre role she’s ever had considering she’s got a skin in Fortnite.
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