Steve Carell Cast In Animated Flick Despicable Me

The trades are reporting that Steve Carell has been cast as the lead voice in Universal's 3-D CG animated film Despicable Me.

Joining him are the voice talents of Will Arnett, Jason Segel, Kristen Wiig, Danny McBride, Jermaine Clement, Russell Brand, Jack McBrayer, and Julie Andrews - all very funny people (catch Andrews in Victor/Victoria if you don't believe me).

The story follows Carell's character Groo, who conceives a plot to steal the moon. His plan runs into trouble when three orphan girls come under his care and refuse to leave. Andrews will voice Groo's evil mother.

The movie will re-team Carell with some of the same folks who worked on Horton Hears a Who.