Benjamin Bratt Joins 'Despicable Me 2' to Replace Al Pacino

The 'Catwoman' actor is set to be the
replacement for the 'Godfather' star, who has
just bid adieu to the 'Despicable Me' sequel.
Following
the
departure
of Al
Pacino
from
" Despicable
Me 2 " due
to creative
differences,
Universal Pictures and Illumination
Entertainment have taken quick action to find
the new voice actor of villain Eduardo. Best
known for his role of Eric Matthews in "Miss
Congeniality", Benjamin Bratt is now
confirmed nabbing the vacant role.
Bratt will soon re-record the archenemy of
Gru before the film's July 2 release. Hence, the
Rey Curtis depicter on " Law & Order " is the
last addition to the voice cast ensemble, which
has included original stars Steve Carell , Kristen
Wiig , Miranda Cosgrove and Russell Brand .
The sequel to "Despicable Me " still centers on
supervillain Gru, whose life this time is turned
upside down when Agent Lucy Wilde of the
Anti-Villain League visits him for a purpose.
Despite his unwillingness, Gru is assigned to
help take down a fellow villain, armed with
some cool new cars, gadgets and weapons.
Also starring Ken Jeong and Steve Coogan,
"Despicable Me 2" is directed by Pierre Coffin
and Chris Renaud, the duo behind the first
film. Penned by Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul, the
upcoming comedy is slated to be released on
July 3 in the United States.