Chuck Joins the ‘Chipmunks’

Zachary Levi’s people called. Â  They said he’s willing to do anything for a paycheck. Â  The star of NBC’s “Chuck” has signed on to co-star in ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel’. Â  Other than having a stupid title, the film is being directed by Betty Thomas.

Jason Lee is returning as Dave Seville, a struggling songwriter who just happens to stumble on the most musically talented trio of chipmunks in the world. Â  Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney again will provide the chipmunks’ voices. Â  Levi will play Lee’s cousin.

Also showing up this time around will be the Chipettes, the female rivals/girlfriends to the Chipmunks.

‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Reckoning The Squeakquel’ gets released on December 25th, 2009.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter