How Hamsters and Squids Inspired 'Spellbound's' Sidekick Flink

Story by Katcy Stephan

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How the director of 'Spellbound' found the perfect name and inspiration for the film's mischievous animal sidekick Flink.

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Director Vicky Jenson based Flink's design on a combination of hamsters and squids, blending their energetic movements and playful personalities.
Jenson's tendency to 'squish words together' led her to land on the name 'Flink' - a portmanteau that captures the character's flashing, blinking, and flitting about on screen.

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Vicky Jenson, 'Spellbound'