Shank

"Shank’s lived a lot, she’s seen a lot, yet she’s got nothing but kindness in her heart."

- Rich Moore on Shank

Shank is a character in Disney's 2018 animated feature Ralph Breaks the Internet. She is a tough-as-nails avatar from an online racing game called Slaughter Race whom Ralph and Vanellope meet on their journey through the Internet.

Background
Shank comes from an extremely intense and gritty online racing game. She takes both her job and her tricked-out car very seriously (the one thing she cannot tolerate, is losing). Grizzled and experienced, Shank gives off a "bad-girl" vibe. Underneath the surface, however, she is fun, warm and wise. She even forms a sisterly relationship with Vanellope, who shares Shank's profession and love of racing.

Voice
According to co-director Phil Johnston, actress Gal Gadot was chosen for the role based on two major factors; one of which was the distinct texture in Gal's voice, while the other involves Shank's relationship with Vanellope—much like Ralph is an older brother figure to Vanellope, Shank becomes something of an older sister. To Johnston and the creative team, Gal's reverence amongst kids and adults made her a natural fit for the character.