David Cross Details “S–tty” Experience on Alvin and the Chipmunks 3

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David Cross allegedly had a nutty experience before wrapping Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Jason Cross, who played the chipmunks’ manager Ian in the first two Alvin and the Chipmunks movies (2007 and 2009), described the making of the third film, Chipwrecked (2011), as a very negative experience.

He said the only difficult experience he had was with the third film, which he had to do because of his contract. He described the people involved as being unpleasant to him from the very beginning, speaking on the April 17th episode of The Daily Beast’s Obsessed podcast.

The man, 62 years old, said the biggest problem was the short notice he received about appearing in the third movie. He was told around Christmas that he needed to be in Hawaii by January 3rd to begin filming.

“They were like, ‘If you’re not there, they will sue you,'” he said. “It was so crazy.”

Things continued to deteriorate. He said they intentionally did unpleasant things, like giving him a leaky, rundown trailer. It was just a series of frustrating issues like that.

That’s why Cross doesn’t want to make another Chipmunks movie or work with anyone involved in the original, stating he’d “never work with any of those people again.”

Although Jason Bateman (known from Arrested Development) appeared in the live-action parts of the movies, Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler provided the voices for the singing chipmunks Alvin, Theodore, and Simon, respectively.

As Cross put it, “I think I contributed quite a bit to this billion dollar franchise.”

TopMob News has contacted 20th Century Fox for a response to the claims, but they haven’t received one yet.

Ten years after initially sharing his story, Cross made it clear he doesn’t blame producers Ross Bagdasarian and Janice Karman – the son and daughter-in-law of Alvin and the Chipmunks’ original creator, Dave Bagdasarian – for what happened.

In a 2012 Facebook post, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, he wrote about Janice and Ross, saying they were consistently kind, generous, and considerate towards him. He recalled their support from the very beginning of filming the first movie through the completion of the third, and specifically remembered how they went above and beyond during the making of Chipwrecked. Knowing he was being treated poorly, they made a daily effort to ensure he was comfortable and understood his difficult situation.

Cross, who mentioned a disagreement with one producer he didn’t name, also expressed his admiration for Karman and Bagdasarian, praising their positive attitude and kindness. He said he couldn’t picture them ever treating anyone badly.

Besides the Chipmunks, let’s explore which other animated characters have been brought to life by famous voices.

Steve Carell is well-known for his distinctive and endearing voice work as the villain Gru in the Despicable Me movies, including the newest installment, Minions: The Rise of Gru, which was released on July 1, 2022.

Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon shines as performing pig Rosita in the Sing films.

Owen Wilson gave life to Lightning McQueen in both Cars and Cars 2. 

Jenny Slate, known for voicing the beloved character Marcel the Shell, gives a fantastic performance as the pampered Pomeranian, Gidget, in The Secret Life of Pets films.

Mandy Moore, who was a popular singer as a teenager, provided the voice for the Disney princess with incredibly long, 70-foot hair. This princess was also unique because she was the first royal in Disney movies to have magical abilities.

In DreamWorks’ new 2022 film about a group of wanted villains, Oscar winner Sam Rockwell plays Wolf.

Despite being a well-known Broadway performer, Jonathan Groff, who starred in Frozen, is one of the few characters in the movie who doesn’t have a major musical number.

Kevin Hart, known for his comedy, gives a lively and energetic performance as the wild and adventurous character, Snowball.

Dory the forgetful fish was written specifically for Emmy-winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.

Taraji P. Henson, known for her role in Empire, will be joining the Despicable Me series as a new character named Belle Bottom in the 2022 film Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Also starring in Minions: The Rise of Gru is iconic actress Michelle Yeoh, who voices Master Chow.

Matthew McConaughey’s charming portrayal of Buster Moon in the Sing movies will definitely leave you feeling cheerful, just like his famous catchphrase, “alright, alright, alright!”

Holly Hunter’s earlier role with Disney, which involved superhero content, likely helped her land a part in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Tom Hanks has shared that he was drawn to the role of Woody because, as a child, he often imagined what his toys did when he wasn’t around.

Emma Thompson is the voice behind Queen Elinor, who turns into a giant bear due to a witch’s curse.

Actress Scarlett Johansson shows off her singing chops as Ash in the musical franchise.

Golden Globe winner Awkwafina brings her iconic brand of comedy to The Bad Guys as Tarantula.

Kristen Wiig first appeared in the series as Miss Hattie in the 2010 movie, and she later provided the voice for Lucy in the following two films.

Atlanta actress Zazie Beetz voices a foxy member of The Bad Guys.

Modern Family alum Eric Stonestreet is the hug-able pup Duke on the big screen.

Steve Buscemi, known for his role in Boardwalk Empire, voiced a villain in Monsters, Inc., but he wasn’t the first choice. John Goodman, who played Sulley, actively campaigned for Buscemi to get the part.

The Bad Guys‘ Piranha is voiced by Hamilton and In the Heights star Anthony Ramos.

Pets‘ lovable, rotund feline Chloe is voiced by Lake Bell.

Jennifer Hudson, the acclaimed actress and singer known for her role in Dreamgirls, provides the voice for Young Nana in the animated film Sing.

Comedian Russell Brand is the man behind Gru’s nemesis Dr. Nefario.

The movie includes a subtle reference to Eartha Kitt, who famously played Catwoman. At the film’s conclusion, the villain Yzma transforms into a kitten, likely as a nod to Kitt’s iconic role.

For nearly two decades, Walt Disney personally provided the voice for his iconic character. However, in 1946, due to increasing responsibilities, he handed the role over to Jimmy MacDonald.

Comedian and Broad City alum Hannibal Buress brings the laughs at Buddy in Pets.

Tim Allen took the role of Buzz Lightyear after Chevy Chase turned it down. 

Patton Oswalt is the talented voice actor behind Remy, the rat with incredible cooking skills in the popular movie.

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2026-04-22 03:24