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Pixar's Hoppers: Meryl Streep & Jon Hamm Go Wild!
15 Nov
Summary
- Director sought funny voices for Hoppers, embracing silliness.
- Meryl Streep and Jon Hamm were willing to explore odd characters.
- The film blends comedy with an environmental message.
Pixar's animated film 'Hoppers' boasts an impressive voice ensemble, including Meryl Streep, Jon Hamm, Dave Franco, and Bobby Moynihan. Director Daniel Chong emphasized comedy as the primary driver for casting, seeking actors unafraid to embrace humorous and unusual roles. Hamm voices the mayor razing a glade, while Streep takes on the role of the insect queen, reportedly using a unique voice from the outset.
Dave Franco portrays Streep's son, delivering a high-octane performance. Piper Curda voices young Mabel, who uses 'Hopper technology' to control a robot beaver and rally animals to save their home. Curda, initially a TikToker, brings environmentalist passion to Mabel, hoping to inspire young viewers to care deeply about issues.
Producer Nicole Paradis Grindle noted that the film uses comedy to convey its deeper environmental message, likening it to a 'spoonful of sugar.' This approach ensures that the meaningful themes resonate with audiences through an enjoyable and emotionally cathartic experience.
