When the animated feature of Shrek was first conceived, Chris Farley was originally set for the title role. Like the book, he was a teenager. Unlike it, however, he was also a sweet, good natured, all-around sensitive new-age ogre (sans laser-breath), who dreamt of being a knight. To complement that, Janeane Garofalo was cast as the cynical and sarcastic Princess Fiona. Guess some people just don't handle being locked up in castles very well. When Farley passed away during VO recording, his voice... read more
