Kate Hudson joins 'Kung Fu Panda 3'

Kate Hudson is replacing Rebel Wilson to voice one of the new characters in “Kung Fu Panda 3”.

Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen and Dustin Hoffman are among those reprising their roles in DWA's hit franchise telling the tales of Po, the noddle-peddling panda who is also a fabled Dragon Warrior.

J.K. Simmons and Bryan Cranston are among the new additions to the cast. Wilson was due to voice Mei Mei, a crazy ribbon-dancing panda who is romantically obsessed with Po.

Insiders say the production schedule became extended, forcing Wilson to bow out. Hudson will now voice Mei Mei, and the previously completed scenes will be re-animated to reflect Hudson's take on the character.

Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni are directing the movie, which has a release date of January 29, 2016.

Source: THR