Full Ice Age 4 Cast Guide: Every Character and Voice Actor in Continental Drift Explained
The mammoth family lineage expanded significantly to reflect teenage rebellion and intergenerational conflict. Queen Latifah returned for her second full sequel as Ellie, Manny’s buoyant partner, maintaining the steady optimism necessary to counteract Manny's grim fatalism. Latifah’s presence established a maternal grounding that anchored the mainland subplot while Manny was adrift at sea.
Keke Palmer took over the role of Peaches, transitioning the character from an infant into an independent adolescent mammoth eager to fit in with her peers. Palmer infused the role with genuine teenage angst, torn between loyalty to her father and the social validation of the popular mammoth clique. Her performance grounded what could have been a generic coming-of-age arc in relatable vulnerability.
The breakout comic performance of the production belonged to Wanda Sykes as Granny, Sid’s 80-year-old, squinting grandmother. Sykes turned what was written as a sharp-tongued burden into a tour de force of comedic timing. Her raspy delivery, disdain for danger, and obsessive search for her imaginary pet whale, Precious, consistently stole scenes from the veteran leads.
