Big is an old male Arctic shrew and a supporting character in Zootopia. A member of the Big family, he is the father of Fru Fru, the father-in-law of Fru Fru's husband, and the soon-to-be grandfather of Judy.
Big is a supporting character in Disney's 2016 animated feature film Zootopia. He is an arctic shrew with an ironic reputation of being the most feared crime boss in Tundratown.
Mr. Big's species, an Arctic shrew, is juxtaposed against his large polar bear bodyguards to great comedic effect, and even Judy is shocked when she figures out his real identity. Zootopia director Rich Moore explained to CinemaBlend why he and his staff went with an Arctic shrew to play Mr.
Director Roy Moore made this choice because “the arctic shrew is the most vicious predator on earth”. Arctic Shrews eat three times their own body weight and even eat other shrews.
Bushnell based Mr. Big on Ron Galotti, the former publisher of GQ and Talk, whom she had dated. Bushnell told New York Magazine in 2004, "He was one of those New York guys with a big personality—you just notice him as soon as he walks in the room," and "I called him Mr. Big because he was like a big man on campus."
Mr. Big (John James Preston) was a fictional character in the HBO series Sex and the City, portrayed by Chris Noth. The character's name is revealed in the series prior to the last episode. His last name isn't disclosed in the series. Sex and the City: The Movie finally reveals his full name to be John James Preston.
Mr. Big was mad at Nick because Nick had sold him an expensive wool rug that was actually made from "the fur of a skunk's butt". However, it appears that their relationship had been fairly amicable before that, as apparently, Mr.
Yet, to reveal Big's name as John wasn't always on the cards. In fact, King said that, for him anyways, Big didn't have a name. “It was just one of those things where it's like, 'Oh, it's happening right now' and you didn't plan it,” he admitted.
From love-bombing to hoovering, Mr. Big manipulates Carrie, always avoiding full commitment, fueling a cycle of heartbreak and longing. Despite Mr. Big's death altering Carrie's life, it's clear that relationships with narcissists rarely lead to true change or happiness.
“He was one of those New York guys with a big personality—you just notice him as soon as he walks in the room,” Bushnell told New York Magazine. “I called him Mr Big because he was like a big man on campus.”
Zootopia 2 is confirmed and will be released on November 26th, 2025. The sequel may pick up years later, following Nick and Judy as seasoned partners in crime fighting. The returning cast for Zootopia 2 is uncertain, but it could feature a new ensemble of characters.
The film was retitled for theatrical release across several international territories. In the United Kingdom and other European, Middle Eastern, and North African countries, the film was renamed Zootropolis, a reference to the concept of a "metropolis" rather than to that of a "utopia".
Nick Wilde is a 32-year old male fox working in the ZPD. He starts out as the partner of Judy Hopps, eventually falling in love with her and later becomes her husband.
The Mr. Big and Carrie relationship had its ups and downs but grew into a mature and perfect partnership over the course of Sex and the City. Carrie and Big's love story spanned decades and survived breakups, new relationships, and obstacles, making them one of the best sitcom couples.
Carrie never calls Mr Big 'Big' to his face – only behind his back. In fact, she doesn't call him anything at all in the ENTIRE series. It's only in Sex and the City: The Movie that she refers to him by his real name, 'John'.
Mr. Big was killed off in the first episode of And Just Like That after suffering a heart attack following a workout on a Peloton. The character's surprise death was planned well before the allegations of sexual assault came to light.
Big is portrayed as a very wealthy and mysterious man with whom Carrie Bradshaw, the main character, has an on-and-off relationship throughout the series [2]. The nickname "Big" is a subtle nod to his tycoon-like lifestyle and status, suggesting that he is out of Carrie's league [2].
How long were Carrie and Big married before he died?
Aside from Carrie's stray kiss with Aidan in Abu Dhabi, Carrie and Big end the movie on a positive note. The two are still happily married 11 years later, at the start of And Just Like That…, but the first episode ends with Big having a heart attack in the shower and dying just as Carrie gets home.
Victor is an opossum with grey fur that is light near his face and darkens as it reaches the back of his head. He has a pink nose and brown eyes. His outfit consists of a light blue spotted hospital gown and a gold watch. Victor almost always has a sleepy expression on his face.
Shrews are often mistaken as rats in our urban setting but they are a different species from rats. They are usually found in or near gardens foraging for seeds, insects (such as cockroaches and crickets), and worms in leaf litter and dense vegetation.
Mr. Big is described as a merciless criminal mastermind. He is not completely villainous, however; when his daughter is saved by Judy Hopps, he is willing to assist Hopps' investigation at least twice, and seems genuinely concerned for the fate of Emmett Otterton, his former family florist.
