娱乐英语新闻:Country superstar Blake Shelton to voice in "The Angry Birds Movie"

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhuanet) -- Upcoming "The Angry Birds Movie" will hire Blake Shelton to voice the huge green pig who loves country music.

The 'Hillbilly Bone' singer has confirmed the news, saying he is now up for this new challenge.

Shelton told Entertainment Weekly that he is voicing one of the pigs in the film, whose name is Earl.

He is also writing a song for "The Angry Birds Movie".

The country super star indicated, though he can write things about his life, he "don't have a whole lot of experience being shot out of a slingshot at pigs".

This 3D animated comedy, based on the popular video game, is set on an island where the birds come into contact with mysterious green pigs.

The all-star voice cast includes a number of former Saturday Night Live alumni, including Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph and current SNL cast member Kate McKinnon.

Other actors lending their voice to the film include Keegan-Michael Key and Josh Gadd.

"The Angry Birds Movie" is planning to hit big screens in the US on May 20th next year.