ESPN analyst and television personality Pat McAfee is officially entering the world of animated feature films after Disney announced his inclusion in the star-studded voice cast for its upcoming movie Hexed. According to official details released alongside the film’s first official trailer, McAfee will lend his distinct voice to a character named Rat McAfee, an animated rodent who is depicted wearing a cowboy hat throughout the feature. The fantasy coming-of-age feature is officially scheduled to arrive in movie theaters nationwide on November 25, 2026, marking an exciting new entertainment chapter for the former professional wrestler and NFL punter turned sports broadcasting star.
Pat McAfee Lands “Rat McAfee” Voice Role in Animated Movie Hexed
The animated adventure centers on an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie Doe, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, who suddenly discovers hidden magical abilities that unleash and hurtle her away from suburbia into a vast witch realm known as Hexe. Forced to team up with her cautious mother Alice, voiced by Rashida Jones, Billie uncovers deeply buried family mysteries that could alter the world of witches forever. Alongside McAfee, the high-profile voice ensemble features two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster as the sinister Queen Celeste, who will stop at nothing to maintain her power in perpetuity over Hexe, and Walton Goggins as Beef Roger Crummchuk, a reclusive three-eyed cat who forms an uneasy alliance with Billie and Alice.
The voice acting role arrives during an exceptionally busy period for McAfee as he continues to balance his expanding duties across the national sports media landscape. In addition to hosting his daily sports talk program, The Pat McAfee Show, he continues to serve as a central analyst on ESPN’s flagship college football pregame show College GameDay every Saturday morning during the regular season. His transition into animated feature films adds another major project to a relentless entertainment schedule that spans daily studio broadcasts, live athletic commentary, professional wrestling appearances, and high-profile multimedia ventures across multiple major entertainment platforms.
With the November 25, 2026 theatrical release date now established, fans and filmgoers will soon see how McAfee’s signature high-energy personality translates to his role as Rat McAfee on the big screen. Disney’s promotional push will continue in the coming months leading up to the holiday season debut, offering audiences further glimpses into the magical world of Hexe. Whether McAfee continues to pursue additional voice acting opportunities in Hollywood remains a compelling storyline as his media footprint grows across sports and popular culture.
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