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 also includes Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, and Luke Wilson. Carell acted as the title character of "Evan Almighty", a sequel to "Bruce Almighty", reprising his role as Evan Baxter, now a U.S. Congressman. The film received mostly negative reviews. Carell starred in the 2007 film "Dan in Real Life", co-starring Dane Cook and Juliette Binoche. Carell played Maxwell Smart in the 2008 film "Get Smart", an adaptation of the TV series starring Don Adams. It was successful, grossing over $230 million worldwide. During 2007, he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Carell