WithLucanow streaming on Disney+, I recently spoke withJim Gaffiganabout being part of the Pixar’s newest movie. During the fun interview, Gaffigan talked about his real reason for wanting to be in a Pixar movie, what he loved about the script and story, how Pixar always makes great movies, why he loves being in indie films, both of us being very pale, and more. In addition, Gaffigan is currently in Vancouver makingDavid Lowery’slive-actionPeter Pan & Wendymovie where he isplaying Mr. Smee(the iconic sidekick to Captain Hook). He talks about what’s different about this version, why he thinks this will be the bestPeter Panmovie yet, and the way Lowery is grounding the film even though it’s dealing with a fantasy situation. He went on to say:
“It’s so ambitious to try and do this because it’s not just a time period or a fantasy or this classic story that we’re dealing with. It’s almost a classic Greek story that’s part of our character. What David has done and what I’ve witnessed is that he’s grounded it but also made it live a little bit. So he’s not just doing a rehash.”
Check out what Gaffigan had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about.
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Lucais directorEnrico Casarosa’sfilm is a coming-of-age story set in the Italian town of Portorosso in the 50s or 60s and focuses on two young sea monsters (voiced byJacob TremblayandJack Dylan Grazer) who can transform into human beings when they are on land.Over the course of an extraordinary summer filled with pasta, gelato, and Vespa scooters, they have an amazing adventure that changes both of their lives. The voice cast also includesEmma Bermanas Giulia Marcovaldo,Saverio Raimondoas town bully Ercole Visconti,Maya Rudolphas Luca’s mom Daniela,Marco Barricellias Giulia’s dad Massimo,Jim Gaffiganas Luca’s dad Lorenzo,Sandy Martinas Luca’s grandma, andGiacomo Gianniottias a local fisherman. For more on the filmread Matt Goldberg’s review.
