Coming on to direct the sequel of an Oscar-winning animated feature is a daunting prospect, but luckily Kelsey Mann had producer Mark Nielsen to help with Inside Out 2 . Having worked as an associate producer on the original Inside Out , Nielsen was thrilled when Pete Docter, who directed the original, suggested he work with Mann on the sequel. Inside Out 2 returns to follow Riley Anderson (Kensington Tallman) and her emotional network during her teenage years.
As she hits puberty, a crew of new emotions shows up, upsetting the balance Joy (Amy Poehler) has created in Riley’s mind. Mann did extensive research into how the brain is changed during puberty to create new settings and ideas for the sequel. Related Stories Below The Line 2024-25 Awards Season Calendar - Dates For Oscars, Tonys, Guilds, BAFTAs, Spirits & More News Disney Director, Succession Planner & Longtime Morgan Stanley Chief James Gorman To Exit As Investment Bank Chair After Smooth CEO Handover There WHAT IS HAPPENING? – In Disney and Pixar ’s “Inside Out 2,” Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith), Anger (voice of Lewis Black), Fear (voice of Tony Hale) and Disgust (voice of Liza Lapira) are awakened to an alarming reality: everything is changing now that Riley is 13.
Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, “Inside Out 2” releases only in theaters Summer 2024. © 2023 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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