“Will she play like a silent rock or something”- Netizens react as Ice Spice joins the cast of the upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants movie

Ice Spice is set to voice a character in the upcoming animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants. The casting announcement was made by Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation on June 9, 2025, during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, as reported by Deadline.

The announcement of Ice Spice joining the SpongeBob universe quickly generated reactions online.

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The news was met with diverse reactions on X.

"Will she play like a silent rock or something" asked a user.

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"Huh... When did Sponge bob become a haven for thot worship? Is she going to play SpongeBob's sugar mama or...?" asked another user.

"She will teach sponge bob how to wear a bikini bottom," joked another user.

"Hopefully she plays like a silent rock or something," said a user.

"Ice spice doesn’t add any value to this movie," wrote another.

"Who the hell is she even gon play?" asked one user.

However, fans of the singer were supportive of the announcement and posted tweets like:

"Oh, that is interesting. I wanna know what the songs gonna be about," wrote a user.

"This gonna be the most fire sponge bob movie ever," said another.

"We've come full circle," wrote one user, referencing how Ice Spice's favorite show is SpongeBob SquarePants.

"I liked bikini bottom I hope she samples another Sponge Bob song," said one user.

President Ramsey Naito revealed that the rapper joins new cast members Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, Arturo Castro, and George Lopez. Ice Spice will also contribute a new, original song to the project, scheduled for release in December.

Rap star meets SpongeBob: Ice Spice joins voice cast

From "Bikini Bottom" to Bikini Bottom: Ice's New Role - Source: Getty

The four-time Grammy-nominated artist, Ice Spice, reacted to the news on her Instagram Story with a simple, enthusiastic "yay!!!" This casting creates a thematic connection to her 2022 single Bikini Bottom, featured on her debut EP Like..?, which peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Ice Spice’s involvement marks a significant expansion of her entertainment career beyond music. This news follows other recent projects involving Ice Spice. She made her first musical release of 2025 with a feature on KATSEYE’s Gnarly remix. Additionally, she has been cast alongside Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky in Spike Lee’s upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest.

While Ice Spice's specific character role remains undisclosed, her participation as a voice actor and songwriter for the film is confirmed. Her inclusion alongside established actors like Regina Hall (Honk For Jesus), Sherry Cola (Shrinking), Arturo Castro (Tron: Ares), and George Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) positions her within a notable ensemble for the animated feature.

Ice Spice's contribution extends beyond voice acting; she will create an original song for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants. The film represents Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation's latest venture into the beloved SpongeBob franchise, aiming for a December theatrical release.

Details regarding Ice Spice's character or the nature of her song have yet to be revealed by the studios.

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