Production of the upcoming Smurfs movie is currently progressing swiftly.  Announcements were recently made about more actors being signed on for the film as the cast continues to take shape.  EW.com was informed that the voice of Gargamel, the Smurfs’ worst enemy will be no other than The Simpsons own Hank Azaria.  Of course, Azaria is well-known for voicing iconic characters on the Fox hit show such as Moe the bartender and Apu the Kwik-e-Mart owner.

Also joining the Smurfs‘ cast will be sexy pop star Katy Perry as the film’s leading lady Smurfette.  Other actors such as Alan Cumming and George Lopez will also lend their voices as members of the Smurf clan.  Sources have also told EW.com that Jayma Mays, known for her role as a guidance counselor on Glee will be playing the wife of Neil Patrick Harris’ character.  Leading this film project is director Raja Gosnell, who is known for the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

The film’s story will focus on how the lives of Mays and Harris’ characters change when they meet the small race of blue forest dwellers.  New York City’s Central Park will be the setting where the movie takes and production is set to start in April.

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