Who voiced Nick Wilde in Zootopia?

Nick Wilde in Zootopia is voiced by Jason Bateman.

Nick is a red fox and one of the film’s two central characters. He begins the story as a smooth-talking con artist who uses his wit, knowledge of Zootopia, and talent for exploiting loopholes to make money. Judy Hopps initially distrusts him, but she later forces him to help investigate the disappearance of Emmitt Otterton.

Jason Bateman was announced as part of the film’s voice cast in 2015. The filmmakers wanted Nick to sound sarcastic, clever, and emotionally guarded, qualities that matched Bateman’s understated comic delivery. Bateman has also described Nick as a crafty schemer, while noting that the character draws on the dry, quick-witted style associated with several of his earlier roles.

The casting is sometimes confused with other actors known for playing charismatic or sarcastic leading men, including Ryan Reynolds and Chris Pine. Neither voices Nick. Ginnifer Goodwin voices Judy Hopps, while Idris Elba voices Chief Bogo. By the end of the film, Nick abandons his criminal career and joins the Zootopia Police Department as Judy’s partner.