LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Kate Hudson is replacing Rebel Wilson in the vocal cast of the animated adventure Kung Fu Panda 3, which is set for release Jan. 29.
The Hollywood Reporter said Wilson was slated to play Mei Mei, the first female panda lead in the franchise opposite Jack Black's Po, however Wilson was forced to drop out when the sequel's schedule was extended and caused a conflict with another film shoot.