“The Electric State” is a world filled with robots, and odds are, you’re definitely going to recognize a lot of their voices.
Now streaming on Netflix, the film follows Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), an teenager living on her own and navigating life in a society where robots — yes, robots, this movie takes place in an alternate version of the 1990s that’s much more futuristic — now live in exile after a failed uprising against humans.
Teaming up with a kind robot named Cosmo, Michelle sets out to find her younger brother, who she thought to be dead. Along the way, she also teams up with a smuggler and his own sassy robot sidekick.
Here are all the faces and voices you’ll recognize in “The Electric State.”
Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown)
Michelle is an orphaned teenager and one of the heroes of the film. She’s played by Netflix staple Millie Bobby Brown, best known for her roles in Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and the “Enola Holmes” franchise.
Keats (Chris Pratt)
Keats is a smuggler, which might feel familiar considering who plays him. Chris Pratt brings the character to life after playing a smuggler of sorts as Starlord/Peter Quill in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films for Marvel. Pratt is also, of course, known for his time as Andy Dwyer on “Parks and Recreation,” as well as the “Jurassic World” and “Lego Movie” franchises.
Dr. Amherest (Ke Huy Quan)
Dr. Amherst is the mastermind behind Sentre’s entire global network, and he’s played by Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan. You’ll recognize him from “The Goonies,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Indiana Jones” and, most recently, “Love Hurts.”
Ethan Skate (Stanley Tucci)
Ethan Skate is a tech genius who created what are known as neurocasters in this universe. He’s played by Stanley Tucci, who you’ll recognize from movies like “The Devil Wears Prada,” “The Hunger Games,” “Conclave,” “The Lovely Bones” and many more, as well as his CNN travel series “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.”
Ted Finnster (Jason Alexander)
Ted is Michelle’s foster father, though not exactly a great one. He’s played by “Seinfeld” alum Jason Alexander, who you might also remember from “Shallow Hal” or “Pretty Woman.”
Colonel Bradbury (Giancarlo Esposito)
Similar to his “Star Wars” universe character, Giancarlo Esposito plays a kind of robot bounty hunter in “The Electric State.” You’ll know Esposito from projects like “Breaking Bad,” “The Mandalorian,” “Captain America: Brave New World” and more.
Herman (Anthony Mackie)
Herman is Keats’ robot sidekick. He’s voiced by Pratt’s fellow Marvel star Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson, a.k.a. the new Captain America, in the superhero franchise.
Cosmo (Alan Tudyk)
Cosmo is Michelle’s robot sidekick, and legendary voice actor Alan Tudyk voices him. You might recognize him from various Disney movies, including “Frozen,” “Moana,” “Zootopia” and a whole bunch more.
Mr. Peanut (Woody Harrelson)
Mr. Peanut is not the actual Planters Peanuts mascot, but he is modeled after him. He’s voiced by Woody Harrelson, best known for his roles in the “Hunger Games” franchise, “Zombieland,” “True Detective,” “Cheers,” “Now You See Me” and more.
Pop Fly (Brian Cox)
Pop Fly is, according to Netflix themselves, “the blustery elder statesman among the robots of Blue Sky Acres.” He’s voiced by “Succession” star Brian Cox, who is also known for “X2: X-Men United,” “Troy” and “Adaptation,” among many, many others.
Penny Pal (Jenny Slate)
Penny Pal is a postwoman robot, and a fairly anxious one at that. She’s voiced by Jenny Slate, whose voice you’ll recognize from “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” She’s also starred in films including “Gifted,” “It Ends With Us” and more.
Perplexo (Hank Azaria)
Perplexo is a mechanical magician robot, voiced by Hank Azaria. You’ll know Azaria’s voice from “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy” and various others. You’d also recognize his face from “Friends,” “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” and more.
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