They’ve earned that right by what they’ve done. “Pixar requires you (to do this) and you go, otherwise you’re a fool,” he says. He gives voice to Lord Macintosh, the off-kilter leader of a royal highland clan, who wants his son to win the hand of the lovely Princess Merida.įerguson quips that he wasn’t asked to perform the role so much as he was “summoned” by the respected animation house that has produced such award-winning hits as “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles” and “Up.”

“People’s ears are much more attuned to authenticity in accents,” says Glasgow native Craig Ferguson, host of CBS’ “Late Late Show.”įerguson is one of a handful of Scottish performers tapped by Pixar to provide their voices in the latest animated feature “Brave,” a colorful action adventure set in medieval Scotland. HOLLYWOOD-Few things annoy the Scots more than hearing non-native speakers mangling their language. (L-R) LORD MacGUFFIN (voiced by Kevin McKidd), LORD DINGWALL (voiced by Robbie Coltrane) and LORD MACINTOSH (voiced by Craig Ferguson) in 'BRAVE'.

Yhe brave cast