'Silicon Valley' star T.J. Miller scores 'EmojiMovie' lead, releases spoof clip
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July 18, 2016 21:04 MYT
July 18, 2016 21:04 MYT
Miller, whose best known comedic role is for the HBO series "Silicon Valley," has also previously lent his voice to films such as "How to Train Your Dragon," "Big Hero 6" and "High School USA." - AFP Photo
"Silicon Valley" star T.J. Miller has landed the leading role in the upcoming "EmojiMovie: Express Yourself," with Sony Animation unleashing a clip of his audition to herald World Emoji Day on July 17.
The 57-second joke video shows Miller imitating a series of popular emojis (Kissy face, Fried shrimp), apparently under the impression that he has been picked for a live-action emoji feature – before being corrected and told that it will actually be animated.
Miller, whose best known comedic role is for the HBO series "Silicon Valley," has also previously lent his voice to films such as "How to Train Your Dragon," "Big Hero 6" and "High School USA."
"EmojiMovie: Express Yourself" is set to hit theatres in August 11, 2017, and will be directed by Anthony Leondis from a script by himself and Eric Siegel (via Variety).