New Trailer for Pixar's Elio Suggests a Surprisingly Unfamiliar Film Direction
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Step aside, Pixar's usual recipe for charming animation movies - Elio's getting a twist! The original spring 2024 release has seen a rollercoaster of changes, with the final showdown set for June 20. The latest trailer unveils a metamorphosis for this space saga, giving us a taste of what's looking to be an entirely new cosmic adventure.
Remember when Elio was first announced? It was all about a young boy whisked off to space, misidentified as the planet's ambassador. Fast-forward to today, and a boy named Elio (Yonas Kibreab) forges his first meaningful bond with an alien named Glordon (Remy Edgerly), who was previously a minor character.
The latest trailer packs a fun-filled puzzle of friendship and challenges, setting the stage for endless interstellar hijinks. Elio's mission seems to involve rescuing Earth from some big, bad threat, but let's rewind to see how it all got transformed.
Flashbacks take us to the early teasers, where the protagonist Elio mingled only with his quirky robot companion AI-Dad (Bill Hader). Not a peep about little green men, much less a pal named Glordon. Back then, Brad Garrett's character, Grigon, was an ambassador—the epitome of friendly extraterrestrial meet-and-greet.
But, hey, who said too-early sneak peeks tell the whole story? There have been a couple more trailers to save the day. One of them showcased a clear departure from the laid-back sci-fi flick vibe, hinting at an impending transformation. Another teaser offered a sneak peek into the newer version of Elio, bridging the gap between the initial vision and its final form.
Speaking of transformations, it seems the production team behind Elio have undergone quite a few shifts as well. Adrian Molina, initially set to direct, stepped away due to other projects. Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi stepped in instead, providing the movie with a fresh, lighthearted vibe—a signature Pixar trademark.
Things got shaken up on the cast front, too. America Ferrera, originally cast as Elio's mom, was forced to bow out due to scheduling conflicts, paving the way for Zoe Saldaña to take on the role of Elio's aunt, Olga. Newcomers like Remy Edgerly and Shirley Henderson joined to lend their voices to this interstellar buddy comedy.
While we can't predict the exact storyline, these alterations could lead to a reboot of the film's tone, and the conflicts might become more thrilling and unpredictable. Elio is gearing up to be a breezy, humorous, and engaging space odyssey that'll captivate audiences of all ages.
The final cast includes Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, Shirley Henderson, and a special appearance by Bill Hader. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina, catch Elio in theaters this June.
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- In June 2022, Pixar's space saga, Elio, is expected to undergo a significant change from its initial recipe, as hinted in the latest trailer.
- Elio's newfound alien friend Glordon (Remy Edgerly), who was previously a minor character, will play a major role in the upcoming transformation of the film.
- Despite Adrian Molina's departure due to other projects, the production team behind Elio has managed to maintain a lighthearted, Pixar-esque tone, with Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi taking over the directorial roles.
- Keeping up with the theme of transformations, the movie's cast has also seen changes, with Zoe Saldaña replacing America Ferrera as Elio's aunt, Olga, and newcomers such as Remy Edgerly and Shirley Henderson joining the interstellar buddy comedy.
