The All-Star Comedic Cast Behind the Raunchy Laughs of Sausage Party

The All-Star Cast Behind Sausage Party

The 2016 adult computer animated comedy film Sausage Party featured an incredibly talented cast of comedic actors and actresses providing voices for the various anthropomorphic food products and inanimate objects depicted in the movie. With well-known names like Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, and Michael Cera lending their vocal talents, the characters in Sausage Party came to life in hilarious and unforgettable ways.

Seth Rogen as Frank

Leading the cast as the voice of Frank, an optimistic hot dog, was Seth Rogen. Rogen, known for starring in other raunchy comedies like Superbad, Knocked Up, and Pineapple Express, was the perfect fit for the foul-mouthed but good-natured Frank. As the main protagonist of the film, Frank believes wholeheartedly that he and the other groceries in Shopwell's supermarket will be delivered to the "Great Beyond" once they are chosen by the Gods (their word for humans) to leave the store. Rogen nails Frank's earnest excitement about being purchased and his subsequent disillusionment and anger when he discovers the truth about what happens when groceries leave the store.

Kristen Wiig as Brenda

Playing Frank's hot dog bun girlfriend, Brenda, was Kristen Wiig. Best known for her time on Saturday Night Live and starring in Bridesmaids, Wiig brings her signature wit and timing to the role of Brenda. As a bun, Brenda is much more rational and level-headed than Frank, firmly believing that there is no "Great Beyond" and that the groceries inevitably get eaten by humans. Her cynical outlook provides a nice contrast to Frank's naive optimism. Wiig also delivers some of the most memorable and funny lines in the film as Brenda struggles to deal with the chaotic situation unfolding in the supermarket.

Michael Cera as Barry

Portraying Frank's best friend, a nervous and deformed sausage named Barry, was Michael Cera. Known for playing similarly awkward characters in movies like Superbad, Juno, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Cera is perfectly cast as the anxious Barry whose own sausage casing is twisted in knots. Barry lacks self-confidence but looks to Frank for guidance, especially when their belief system about the Gods is shattered. Cera brings his trademark tender, high-pitched voice work, eliciting both laughs and empathy for Barry throughout the zany events of the film.

James Franco as Druggie

In one of the funniest and most unforgettable sequences from the film, James Franco gives an outrageous vocal performance as a drug-addled version of himself who craves hallucinogens and believes he can communicate with a bath salts container. Franco completely sheds his usual acting persona and dives deep into this deranged, out-of-control character. His drug trip freakout provides some of the most outrageous and ridiculous moments in the movie.

Jonah Hill as Carl

Another big name attached to Sausage Party was Jonah Hill, who voices a self-confident sausage named Carl. Carl resides in the raunchy Mexican aisle of the store, wearing a luchador mask and speaking in a ridiculously exaggerated accent. Hill leans into the politically incorrect absurdity of the character, delivering one ribald punchline after another. Carl's oversexed nature also leads to major conflict with Frank and Brenda later in the film.

Bill Hader & Nick Kroll as Firewater & Gum

Comedians Bill Hader and Nick Kroll teamed up to voice two of the film's funniest characters, a Native American liquor bottle named Firewater and a living wad of chewing gum named Gum. These two clashing characters are both steeped in offensive racial and cultural stereotypes, which the script ruthlessly satirizes and subverts. Hader and Kroll dive headfirst into the inappropriate and absurd humor of these roles, unleashing two original and highly memorable vocal performances.

Salma Hayek as Teresa del Taco

Oscar nominated actress Salma Hayek shows off her comedic chops in the role of Teresa del Taco, a sultry taco shell who sings a showstopping musical number midway through the film. Performing a saucy Spanish rendition of pop hits like Britney Spears' "I Love Rock and Roll", Hayek completely lets loose and goes over the top with her vocal performance. Her commitment to the zany tone of the song adds to the freewheeling, anything goes atmosphere of the movie.

Edward Norton as Sammy Bagel Jr.

Serious actor Edward Norton surprises audiences with his turn as Sammy Bagel Jr., a Jewish-American bagel with Woody Allen neuroses and mannerisms. Even though his appearance in the film is brief, Norton goes all in on the ridiculous accent and anxiously comedic delivery of his lines. His performance earned some criticism for trafficking in offensive Jewish stereotypes, but in the context of the film's no-holds-barred satire, it's a boldly funny vocal acting choice.

David Krumholtz as Kareem Abdul Lavash

Actor David Krumholtz brings plenty of deadpan wit to his role as Kareem Abdul Lavash, a standoffish pita bread who adheres strictly to lavash tradition and customs. With an Arabic accent and plenty of attitude, Krumholtz's performance nails all of Kareem's surly, sarcastic lines, providing laughs every time the character appears on screen and interacts with Frank and the gang.

Anders Holm as Troy

Rounding out the main voice cast was comedian Anders Holm as Troy, a heroic baguette who tries to structure an escape plan for Frank and the other groceries. Holm's vocal performance projects an action hero vibe with a navigating-a-crisis energy that makes Troy an appealing leader. Even if Troy does get sliced in half at one point, he perseveres in bringing order to the chaos overtaking the grocery aisles.

Supporting Voices

In addition to the central players, Sausage Party was elevated by a stellar group of supporting voice performers like Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd, and Scott Underwood. Each brought loads of comedic flair and unique personality to the animated anthropomorphic items on screen, from a biodegradable bag of chips to a ticklish Twinkie to bottles of liquor and cans of food. The depth of the vocal cast was truly remarkable and played a huge part in making the outrageous world of Sausage Party feel fully formed and real.

Comedic Legends

The film also included voice cameos from comedy legends and inspired casting choices to portray some foods and objects. These include:

• Mel Brooks as non-perishable sausage cans.
• Harland Williams as a villainous douche who bullies the groceries.
• Conrad Vernon as a bottle of tequila with an inappropriate sombrero.
• Greg Tiernan as an aggressive potato half.

The roles may have been small, but the presence of these acclaimed comedic actors elevated the humor and surprise factor of their scenes.

A Perfect Cast

When all these gifted comedians, actors, and actresses come together with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's sharp writing and directing, movie magic happens. The vocal performances in Sausage Party powered the over the top comedy and brought gravitas to the clever allegory underneath about faith versus reality. Thanks to the commitment of the talented cast, the absurd world and constant spoof-humor in Sausage Party works perfectly, creating nonstop, raunchy laughs.

FAQs

Who is the voice of Frank in Sausage Party?

Seth Rogen provides the voice of Frank, the optimistic hot dog who is the main protagonist in Sausage Party.

What actress plays the voice of Brenda the bun?

Kristen Wiig voices Brenda, Frank's level-headed hot dog bun girlfriend who is skeptical about the "Great Beyond."

Who voices the neurotic sausage named Barry?

The voice of the nervous and deformed Barry is provided by actor Michael Cera.

What comedian makes a cameo as a drug-addled version of himself?

James Franco voices a fictionalized version of himself as a bath salts-addicted stoner who hallucinates he can talk to groceries.

Which two actors voice the satirical Native American and chewing gum characters?

Bill Hader voices Firewater, a liquor bottle, while Nick Kroll voices Gum, a talking wad of chewing gum.