In the event you’re a fan of Pixar, then you recognize the enduring animated motion pictures usually discover themes which can be deeper than merely meets the attention. “Inside Out,” for instance, explores psychological well being; “Ratatouille” is about following your goals, irrespective of the place you come from. And “Elemental,” Disney and Pixar’s newest flick, which hit theaters on June 16, isn’t any totally different.
“Elemental” follows Ember, a lady made of fireplace who lives in Ingredient Metropolis, which is populated by totally different individuals manufactured from the 4 parts. When she meets Wade, who’s manufactured from water, romance ensues — however not with out obstacles (as you can in all probability think about). So what is the largest theme right here? In response to Mamoudou Athie, who voices Ember, it is that love conquers all. Leah Lewis, who voices Ember, agrees.
POPSUGAR sat down with Athie and Lewis forward of the movie’s launch to play Pixar Pictionary, during which every star took turns drawing a Pixar film whereas the opposite one guessed what it was. However this wasn’t your typical recreation. On the finish of every spherical, each stars mentioned themes central to the film they have been drawing and guessing, and deep dialog ensued.
When speaking about “Courageous,” for instance, each stars opened up concerning the gender stereotypes they’ve confronted in their very own lives. “I have been a delicate man my entire life,” Athie instructed his costar. “Nevertheless it took me a extremely very long time to really feel comfy expressing actual unhappiness or vulnerability.”
Lewis, in the meantime, grew up doing issues that “weren’t very ladylike.” That was a shock to individuals round her, she stated: “Having a extra outward or demanding demeanor or one which’s a bit stronger than what one would possibly anticipate from a tiny little Asian lady . . . individuals do not actually anticipate that,” she stated.
They talked about way more — from their private superpowers to their technology’s largest fears — and in doing so, Lewis and Athie proved that taking part in pictionary is not solely about your artwork expertise. (Though we’re curious to listen to what you consider theirs.) Watch the 2 “Elemental” stars draw, guess, joke round, and get deep, all within the video above.
