Exclusive Portraits: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek at ‘Puss in Boots’ Red Carpet

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CHICAGO – A media and admirer frenzy took place last week at the Kerasotes ICON theater in Chicago, where Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek walked the red carpet at the sneak preview for the upcoming film “Puss in Boots.” Both lent their voices to characters that are a spin-off from the “Shrek” series of animated films.

The Puss in Boots character, as voiced by Banderas, first appeared in “Shrek 2,” and got more screen time as the animated series went along. It is the combination of the suave interpretation of the character by Banderas and the comedy that the Shrek team gave the feline that made the role so popular. It almost was natural that there would be a spin-off, and that Salma Hayek would join the cast – as Kitty Softpaws.

Antonio Banderas of ‘Puss in Boots’ in Chicago, October 17, 2011
Antonio Banderas of ‘Puss in Boots’ in Chicago, October 17, 2011
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

HollywoodChicago.com was at the preview, and photographer Joe Arce captured these Exclusive Portraits of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

Salma Hayek of ‘Puss in Boots’ in Chicago, October 17, 2011
Salma Hayek of ‘Puss in Boots’ in Chicago, October 17, 2011
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

“Puss in Boots” opens everywhere October 28th. See theater listings for 3D show times. Featuring the voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thorton and Amy Sedaris. Written by Brian Lynch, David H. Steinberg, Tom Wheeler and Jon Zack. Directed by Chris Miller. Rated “PG

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Senior Staff Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2011 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

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