In Despicable Me 3, which former child star becomes the supervillain Balthazar Bratt?

Balthazar Bratt is the former child star who becomes a supervillain in Despicable Me 3.

Bratt starred as the child hero of the television series Evil Bratt. When the show was canceled as he grew older, he became obsessed with the character and adopted its 1980s image, including shoulder pads, a large hairstyle, and a strong attachment to pop-culture nostalgia.

Trey Parker voices Bratt. The villain uses dance moves, bubble gum, a giant robot, and other exaggerated devices while targeting Hollywood. His motivation and costume parody the idea of a former television star who cannot move beyond an earlier role.

Balthazar Bratt is not Gru’s twin brother. Dru Gru is Gru’s wealthy twin and an important character in the same film, but he does not become Bratt. Eduardo Pérez, also known as El Macho, is the main villain of Despicable Me 2.