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The Wild Robot Interview: Chris Sanders & Jeff Hermann on Humanizing Roz

ComingSoon.net
Story by Tyler Treese
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DreamWorks' adaptation of the beloved novel 'The Wild Robot' explores the visual and emotional journey of a shipwrecked robot's transformation into an integral part of the island ecosystem.
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  • Director Chris Sanders reveals the intentional visual progression of the robot character Roz, as she becomes more damaged on the outside but stronger on the inside, mirroring her growing connection to the island.
  • Producer Jeff Hermann explains how the unique animal-centric world of the novel made it a perfect fit for an animated adaptation, allowing the story's relatable themes about the human condition to shine through.
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Chris Sanders, Jeff Hermann, Tyler Treese, Pedro Pascal, DreamWorks, DreamWorks Animation, The Wild Robot
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