Josh Gad Admits He Regrets Using His Everyday Voice forFrozen's Olaf: 'That Was My First Big Mistake'

Mar. 15, 2025

Josh Gad;Frozen’s Olaf.Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Disney

Josh Gadwants aFrozendo-over.

During a recent interview atFan Expo Canada, the 43-year-old actor admitted that if he could voice Olaf “all over again” he’d make one big change.

“I would not have lent that snowman my voice. I would’ve created a different voice,” Gad said.

His reasoning? “It’s very weird being in a supermarket and having a little child go like this,” he continued, turning his head to the side slowly.

“That was my first big mistake,” Gad said. “But, you know, people tell me Ihave a very unique voice. People seem to like my voice, so I try to give it to them when I can.”

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Gad has voiced the lovable snowman since 2013’sFrozen, including in its2019 sequeland various shorts in the popular Disney animated franchise.

The actor made an appearance onLive with Kelly and MarkTuesday, Sept. 17, where he discussed his new children’s bookPictureFace Lizzyand also revealed that he found out about the upcoming third and fourthFrozenmovies while on vacation in Greece, after they were discussed at D23.

“But I have since heard some things about it, and it is going to be unbelievable,” Gad added. “I’m so excited about what they’re dreaming up right now. It’s pretty incredible.”

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Frozen(2013).Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett

Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett

Disney CEOBob Igerpreviously announced plans to have Elsa (Idina Menzel), Anna (Kristen Bell), and their friendsreturn forFrozen 3during a call with investors in February 2023.

The third installment will be released in theaters on Nov. 24, 2027, in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

While the storyline forFrozen 3has been kept under wraps, Gadteased what’s to come in the franchiseduring an appearance onThe Viewin November 2023.

“I could share things with you, but Disney would literally escort me out of the building with armed security,” joked theBook of Mormonalum. “No, apparently there are twoFrozensequels in development right now — surprise!”

“And I know Jennifer Lee, who wrote and directed the first two, is hard at work with the team right now,” Gad added. “I’ve heard a little bit and I can tell you guys, it’s pretty mind-blowing what’s coming. It’s pretty exciting.”

source: people.com