Just Keep Swimming: Ellen DeGeneres Is Returning to Her Iconic Role for a Surprising New Dory Project in the Finding Nemo Universe

Disney is bringing back former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to reprise her role as Dory in a new Finding Nemo short from Pixar Animation. Information on the unexpected update comes from Deadline, which states that production for the short is just beginning. Details about the short’s intended release date, creative team, and how it will connect to the underwater universe it pulls from have also yet to be revealed. DeGeneres first played Dory in Pixar’s Finding Nemo in 2003. As fans fell in love with the blue tang fish’s story and memorable lines, she remained a fan-favorite character for years following her debut in the film. DeGeneres posted about her return to the role on Instagram today, simply saying, “Excited about this.” Pixar finally decided to take another dip into the Finding Nemo world with Finding Dory in 2016, though this time, DeGeneres’ character was given more of a spotlight as the story focused more on her than on the other characters from the first film. The comedian famously hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 to 2022. The end of the celebrity talk show’s near-20-year run was plagued by controversy surrounding allegations that DeGeneres had encouraged a tox