Since Madison Skyy Polan filmed for a PAW Patrol commercial in 2021, she went on to book her first major voiceover character, when she took over the role of Agnes in the recent Despicable Me 4 film. Madison’s character Agnes is one of the adoptive children of Gru (Steve Carell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig), with Miranda Cosgrove and Dana Gaier playing her sisters Margo and Edith. Ahead of the cinema release on 3rd July, Madison met the cast for the first time when she attended the film premiere earlier this year, and continuing with a screen career, Madison is set to work on an unannounced Halloween special project. We caught up with Madison, who answered our questions about joining the cast of Despicable Me 4, what Agnes is like to voice and attending the film’s premiere.

How much did you know about the Despicable Me franchise before auditioning for Despicable Me 4 and what drew you to the role of Agnes?

I had seen Despicable Me with my cousins before auditioning for Despicable Me 4. I was so excited when the audition was for the role of Agnes. We’re a bit similar in a way, we’re both full of fun, silly and full of energy!

How did you feel finding out you’d booked the role and that you’d be joining the cast for the latest film?

I felt excited and happy.

What was Agnes like to voice and how would you describe the character?

Agnes is sweet, the life of the party, silly, and full of energy.

Can you tell us what a typical day in the recording studio looked like for you?

I recorded with Ken and Chris was on Zoom. It was in the studio in Universal City, it was very exciting to record with all the recording equipment. It’s sooo cool!

How did you find the experience attending the film premiere with the rest of the cast including Steve Carell (Gru), Miranda Cosgrove (Margo) and Dana Gaier (Edith)?

It was very unbelievable! It was very thrilling to meet them all in person!

What was it like watching the film for the first time?

It was fun watching the movie. The movie was very funny, and silly. There was an adorable scene and there’s a lot of action. I love the minions!!!! I laughed almost all the time watching the movie.

Is there anything you have enjoyed most about your time working on Despicable Me 4?

I enjoyed the premiere day the most because I got to meet the whole cast of the movie and watching Despicable Me 4 for the first time. It was an amazing experience.

Despicable Me 4 was released on 3rd July, how has it been seeing the fan response to the film so far?

It was great! They loved and enjoyed the movie as well!!!!

We understand you worked on a PAW Patrol commercial in 2021, what was this like to be part of?

It was exciting and fun! I got to play with PAW Patrol toys for the commercial. My favourite PAW Patrol character is Skye.

How did you get into acting and voiceover and was it something you always wanted to do?

Yes, I’ve always wanted to act and do movies. Ever since I was little, I’ve liked to pretend to be something else and when I was four, I went to an acting school and loved it ever since.

What are some of your favourite films and TV shows to watch?

I like the Despicable Me movies, Minions, I also love horror movies like Insidious, Annabelle and The Conjuring. For TV shows, I like the Teen Titans.

How do you like to spend your free time?

I love spending time with my friends and family. I love to dress up, draw, make and play with slime, swim, listen and dance to K-pop music, make videos and do arts and crafts. I like making bracelets as well and give them to my friends.

Have you been given any advice over your time as an actor so far that has stuck with you?

I got this advice from my dad, there are four things about being an actor – inner child, imagination, vulnerability and concentration. And also Miranda told me during the premiere to keep going.

Do you have any projects coming up that you can tell us about and what are you hoping the next year brings for your career?

I have a Halloween special coming up. I am very excited about that. I am hoping to be in a Minions movie, and hoping to have more movies and projects to come.

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