Enter Stage Rite Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 Pixar’s critically-acclaimed Inside Out took us on a whimsical journey through the emotional landscape of a young girl’s mind. And while the sequel has introduced new characters like Anxiety, Envy, and even Nostalgia, concept art reveals a wider range of emotions originally planned for Riley’s emotional headquarters. These scrapped additions, some of them shared by Pixar character designer Crystal Kung, offer a fascinating glimpse into the delicate balance of storytelling within the fantastical world of Inside Out. One intriguing concept was ‘Shame’, an emotion intended to explore feelings of inadequacy and self-consciousness. Director Kelsey Mann ultimately decided to cut Shame, fearing it would make the film too emotionally heavy and less enjoyable for repeat viewings. Another scrapped concept was ‘Awe’, envisioned as either a wide-eyed baby or a free-spirited surfer dude, aimed to capture the wonder and amazement we experience in the face of something extraordinary. Awe’s potential to overlap with Joy's positive energy might have led to its exclusion, as the filmmakers likely strived for distinct emotional archetypes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crystal Kung (@crystaleatsyourbrain) ‘Suspicion’, depicted as a cloaked figure with a furrowed brow, embodied feelings of mistrust and doubt. Its exclusion could be due to the narrative focus on Riley's teenage years, where anxieties and insecurities might take precedence over suspicion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crystal Kung (@crystaleatsyourbrain) ‘Guilt’, carrying the weight of regret and responsibility, was also considered and either lugged on an oversized backpack—symbolizing baggage—or was attached to a ball and chain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crystal Kung (@crystaleatsyourbrain) There was also ‘Jealousy’, which creators feared would be difficult to differentiate from ‘Envy’, and ‘Schadenfreude’, the pleasure one derives by the expense of others’ misfortunes. 5. Jealously pic.twitter.com/O6ZdmSh7iq — Weird-O (@Wierd_o78033920) July 13, 2024 And an “unnamed” character: Unnamed/alternate take on scrapped emotions as well as another attempt at putting Schadenfreude into the world of the film. pic.twitter.com/VhDMh5gwUa — Weird-O (@Wierd_o78033920) July 13, 2024 These emotions that didin’t make the final cut reflect the complex spectrum of human emotions—hard to properly define and often overlapping. https://www.cbr.com/inside-out-2-scrapped-emotions-explained/ https://theexploreist.com/guides/meet-all-the-emotions-that-were-cut-from-inside-out-2 https://movieweb.com/inside-out-2-character-scrapped-emotions-pixar-sequel/ Opening image: Crystal Kung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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