Minions: Gru's origin has been directed by Kyle Balda, accompanied by Brad Abelson and Jonathan del Val. The voice cast features Steve Carell as Gru, along with Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, RZA, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews and Alan Arkin.