Director of Despicable Me 4 Reveals Aging of Characters and Future Plans for Franchise
Despicable Me 4 was released in theaters on Wednesday, sparking excitement among fans for the latest installment in the franchise. The Despicable Me series now includes an original film from 2010, three sequels, and two prequels, solidifying its position as one of the most successful animated movie series.
Entertainment Weekly recently interviewed the director of Despicable Me 4, Chris Renaud, who expressed his enthusiasm for the future of the franchise. Renaud has no plans of slowing down and is determined to continue creating magical stories for audiences.
What did the director of Despicable Me 4 say about the future of the animated franchise?
During the interview, Renaud emphasized the relatability of the characters in the film to real-life experiences. He believes that the world of the characters allows for endless storytelling possibilities, even envisioning storylines that are 50 years into the future.
Renaud explained, “I think that the world of the characters lends itself to multiple stories because they’re human; they’re very relatable.”
Reflecting on the evolution of the franchise since the first film, Renaud likened it to the ongoing success of The Simpsons.
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What is Despicable Me 4 about?
Despicable Me 4 was highly anticipated by fans, who can now enjoy the antics of the minions and the supervillain Gru on the big screen.
The film’s synopsis reads, “Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.”
Despicable Me 4 is now showing in theaters.
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