Entertainment
Al Pacino’s famously unexpected Shrek phone case returns, with the star finally confirming its origins-Tori Brazier-Entertainment – Metro
Fans obsessed over this revelation last year.
Al Pacino and his Shrek phone case made a trip to London (Picture: Terry Blackburn/Backgrid)
Hollywood icon Al Pacino has trotted out his internet-breaking Shrek phone case once more – and finally confirmed its origins.
Th 83-year-old Oscar-winner had fans rubbing their eyes in disbelief last year thanks to a casual dinner hang-out he enjoyed with Aquaman star Jason Momoa, alongside director Julian Schnabel and other pals.
It was on this fateful night back in April 2022 that the Shrek reveal occurred.
Momoa shared a snap of the group at a booth together to Instagram at the time, with the caption: ‘Amazing night @pacegallery Julian Schnabel’s – for ESME’ with Love and Squalor so thankful to enjoy dinner with legends. all my aloha j.’
Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice the black and green patterned cover on the phone lying on the table in front of The Godfather actor, with his headphones plugged in.
At the time, many people identified it as a Shrek phone case, paying homage to the popular DreamWorks animated character voiced by Mike Myers – leading to it trending on Twitter as fans obsessed over the information.
The Hollywood star’s unexpected choice of phone case was first spied at a dinner with Jason Momoa last year (Picture: Instagram)
‘Al Pacino has a Shrek phone case one more reason as to why he’s a legend,’ one wrote at the time, while another simply added: ‘God bless Al Pacino and his Shrek iPhone case.’
Now, said phone case has made another appearance and we (and Pacino) can indeed confirm that it is undeniably a case covered in a repeating Shrek pattern.
The star was photographed at a London hotel on Sunday, where he was holding a private meet and greet for 20 paying fans, held by the Experience With events company.
Pacino was interviewed in front of the intimate crowd, wearing a navy blazer and dark top for the occasion, with his grey hair swept back off his face.
At a private fan meet and greet, Pacino rested his phone on the table in front of him (Picture: Terry Blackburn/Backgrid)
As this picture confirmed, and Pacino himself, it is most definitely a Shrek design (Picture: Terry Blackburn/Backgrid)
On the table he was sat at rested a pair of glasses, a glass of water and – sure enough – his phone in its much talked about case, complete with white Apple earphones once more.
During the conversation, the star is said to have talked about writing his memoirs and continuing his acting career, as well as heading to Paris to meet with Johnny Depp later this week.
The Oscar-winner revealed hs duaghter bought him the case (Picture: Getty)
Shrek is set to make a comeback for a fifth film according to DreamWorks, with talks underway (Picture: Alan Davidson/DreamWorks)
Perhaps most crucially at this stage though, the phone case was mentioned and confirmed to be a Shrek one, with Pacino also revealing it was a gift from his daughter. So, there we have it.
We can also assume that the Hollywood heavyweight is just as excited as everybody else to hear that Shrek 5 is now officially in the works.
More: Trending
DreamWorks Animation creative partner Chris Meledandri confirmed in an interview in early April that talks are happening with original voice stars Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy (who has already recently confirmed he would say yes in two seconds, if asked) to return once more.
‘We anticipate the cast coming back. Talks are starting now, and every indication that we’ve gotten is there’s tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors to return,’ Meledandri told Variety.
Got a story?
If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
MORE : Anna Faris takes punch in the face like a champ while filming new movie My Spy 2 in Rome
Entertainment – MetroRead More
