As the highly anticipated sequel Inside Out 2 heads to theaters, many wonder which anthropomorphized emotion they relate to the most. The return to Riley Andersen’s psyche promises an exciting mix of old and new characters navigating the complex landscape of growing up.
Pixar’s 2015 film Inside Out made us truly sympathize with our emotions, thanks to a stellar voice cast including Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, and Mindy Kaling. We meet them again as Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Tony Hale), Anger (Lewis Black), and Disgust (Liza Lapira). Joining them this time is Maya Hawke voicing Anxiety.
Returning to Form With Familiar Faces
The core voices return, led by Amy Poehler‘s unforgettable performance as Joy. Poehler mentioned that she hopes Inside Out 2 helps people feel less alone.
A New Set of Emotions Join the Fray
The sequel introduces new emotions including Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos), and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser). These new characters juxtapose Riley’s original emotions in dynamic ways. The trailer showcases how these new emotions interact with the original characters.
The Contrasting Harmonies of Emotions
We revisit Phyllis Smith’s portrayal of Sadness, a role that blends heartbreak and humor perfectly. Smith shared how she joined this star-studded cast: I don’t have a voiceover agent. I was lying on my couch in St. Louis and my phone rang. I don’t really even know how the casting director got my number!
Focusing On New Struggles and Joys
With Anger portrayed by Lewis Black and other emotions pushed aside for the new ones, the balance among Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and the newcomers will be fascinating to watch. Each character is given space to shine as they grapple with familiar yet fresh situations in Riley’s mind.
A Cast That Resonates
The blend of returning and new voices continues to underscore Pixar’s knack for heartfelt storytelling. Amy Poehler’s hope resonates deeply: Details on Amy Poehler’s role as Joy in ‘Inside Out 2’ reveal that she is taking center stage in this sequel.
Inside Out 2 releases only in theaters June 2024.
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