Interview: Wendi McLendon-Covey On Why Elemental Is So Special
June 17, 20230 Comments
Disney and Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ is an all-new original feature film set in Element City, where the inhabitants of fire, water, earth and air live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman whose friendship with a cheerful, suave, good-natured guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world. The instrumental also features Leah Lewis. like fiery embers; Mamoudou Athie as the water guy Wade; Ronnie del Carmen as Ember’s soon-to-be-retired father, Bernie; Shila Ommi as Ember’s love-seeking mom, Cinder; Wendi McLendon-Covey as Wade’s tempestuous and Air-Ball-loving boss, Gale; Catherine O’Hara as Wade’s welcoming mother, Brook; Mason Wertheimer as Ember’s admiring neighbor Clod; and Joe Pera as overgrown city bureaucrat Fern. Directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, pga, and executive produced by Pete Docter, “Elemental” features a screenplay by John Hoberg and Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh, with a story by Sohn, Hoberg & Likkel and Hsueh. The film’s original score was composed and conducted by Thomas Newman. “Elemental” opens with Pixar’s all-new short, “Carl’s Date,” in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2023.
As audiences head to theaters to watch the highly anticipated Pixar film.Elementary”, we had the opportunity to sit down with the talented actress Wendi McLendon-Covey, who brings the spirited character of “Gale” to life. In this exclusive interview, McLendon-Covey shares her thoughts on what makes this film such a unique experience for viewers.
The film blog: Why Elemental will be the most special movie of the year?
Wendi Mclendon-Covey: Because there really is an emotion behind it. There is indeed a touching story behind it. So yes, it comes to you in a beautiful package. And it’s funny, it has good music, and it’s fun. Pixar has a standard and they don’t disappoint. That’s why it’s always on every actor’s bucket list to be a part of a Pixar thing, no matter how small the part. I am very honored to be known by these people. They tell quality stories, and it doesn’t hurt that they close the Cannes Film Festival. There’s prestige there, but really it’s because you know it’s going to be good. You know he will be proud of his work. So yes. I really think audiences will resonate with that.
The film blog: Is there anything in particular that you think the audience will walk away with, or at least hope they will walk away with?
Wendi Mclendon-Covey: Well, I really hope they leave with a sense of how important community is. Discard the ideas that these things don’t mix. They can mix it up. Maybe cautiously. There may be considerations, but we’ll see what happens. He might come out with the best element. I mean, that’s what we need. Yes, that’s what we need.
Director: Peter Sohn I write): John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, Brenda Hsueh Stars: Cast: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O’Hara, Mason Wertheimer, Joe Pera Elementary It will be released in theaters on June 16, 2023. Be sure to follow E-Man’s film review for more reviews and contests. You can follow Facebook, Subscribe on YouTubeor follow me on Twitter/IG @EmansReviews for more!
