A cheerful, irreverent fairy-tale comedy about reluctant responsibility, where an ogre's swamp comfort is threatened by a crown, a baby on the way and a spurned prince.
"He's in for the royal treatment."
Director: Chris Miller
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews
Shrek the Third — Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Shrek
Mike Myers
Motivation
To return to a quiet swamp life with Fiona.
Character Arc
He moves from fleeing duty to accepting care for others, and in doing so finds he can be a king and a father on his own terms.
Donkey
Eddie Murphy
Motivation
To support his friends.
Character Arc
He stays Shrek's steadfast friend throughout and supplies comic relief when things get tense.
Princess Fiona
Cameron Diaz
Motivation
To protect her family and her kingdom.
Character Arc
She leads the women of the court in dealing with the crisis rather than waiting for rescue.
Puss in Boots
Antonio Banderas
Motivation
Loyalty to his friends.
Character Arc
He joins Shrek's quest and shows both bravado and comic vulnerability.
Queen Lillian
Julie Andrews
Motivation
To protect her daughter and her family.
Character Arc
She is the court's steady voice and backs Fiona when things turn dangerous.
Cast
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