Despicable Me (franchise) rival, to shrink and steal the Earth's moon. "Despicable Me" received positive reviews, and grossed over $543 million worldwide, against a budget of $69 million, launching a new franchise. A sequel, "Despicable Me 2", released on July 3, 2013, was once again directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Elsie Fisher reprise their roles as Felonious Gru, Dr. Nefario, Margo, Edith and Agnes respectively. Kristen Wiig, who voiced Miss Hattie in the first film, voices Lucy Wilde, an agent of the Anti-Villain League
Steve Carell Best Original Screenplay. Carell played Uncle Arthur, imitating the camp mannerisms of Paul Lynde's original character, in "Bewitched", a TV adaptation co-starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. He also voiced Hammy the Squirrel in the 2006 computer-animated film, "Over the Hedge" and Ned McDodd, the mayor of Whoville, in the 2008 animated film "Horton Hears a Who!". He starred in "Little Miss Sunshine" during 2006, as Uncle Frank. His work in the films "Anchorman", "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", and "Bewitched" established Carell as a member of Hollywood's so-called "Frat Pack", a group of actors who often appear in films together, that