Rei Ayanami
It was suggested by Spike Spencer (her friend as well as fellow voice actor) at Nan Desu Kan 2007 that she was interested in reprising her role(s) in the upcoming "Rebuild of Evangelion" films. However, in May 2009, North American anime distributor Funimation announced that the role of Rei for the first film "" would be voiced by Brina Palencia, who is under contract to voice Rei Ayanami for the three remaining Evangelion "Rebuild" films.