Antonio Banderas, known for his diverse onscreen career, experienced racial stereotyping early in his career and was told he could only play "bad guys" due to his Hispanic ethnicity. His roles in the Zorro and Shrek franchises have influenced his career. Bandera, who originated the voice role of Shrek 2 in 2004, has not yet been invited back for Shrek 5, premiering June 30, 2027. He is pleased with his performances in Puss in Boots (2011), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrevegan, as well as his own spin-offs, Purch.