“I wanted Joy to feel overwhelmed,” director Kelsey Mann says.
Plus, every once in a while, Nostalgia (June Squibb) pops in for a visit.
There were so many.
Joy and Anxiety in ‘Inside Out 2’.PIXAR
I wanted Joy to feel overwhelmed."
In part, the inundation of new emotions was meant to mirror Mann’s experience of raising a teenager.
“There’s a parental aspect to her, and I feel that too.
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However, upper brass at Pixar were quick to point out the need to simplify.
“I overwhelmed her with all these new emotions showing up,” Mann continues.
“And not only did I overwhelm Joy, I overwhelmed the audience.
There were too many.
Anxiety was always there.
She was one of the nine that showed up.
Holstein was also involved in refining the emotions that made the final cut.
“Of course, you could have anxiety and envy before you hit puberty, logistically speaking.
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Devoted cinephiles will notice one thing Mannwasable to expand: the aspect ratio.
“It’s more wide-screen” he explains.
“Her world is expanding, so why shouldn’t the film’s aspect ratio expand too?
Inside Out 2is now in theaters.
