![]() ![]() The tentacle rigs for Hank in Finding Dory were used as inspiration in order for Helen to stretch "much beyond what she did in the first film". Her expanded role in the sequel meant additional work but also new opportunities for the animators. The original animation system had become obsolete by Incredibles 2 and as a result all characters, including Helen, were rebuilt using a new tool box. A specific program was written so that she could twist and turn as needed. Character supervisor Bill Wise stated that Helen's was likely the most complex rig Pixar had ever done to that point. The muscular movements of Helen was a particularly difficult subject, as the character needs to be able to stretch, bend and fold into various shapes. The Incredibles was the first Pixar film with an all-human cast, which posed significant challenges for the technical crew. Regarding the choice to make Helen the star of Incredibles 2, Bird insisted that it was unrelated with the #MeToo movement, and was instead a choice that came naturally with how the writers wanted to progress the story. Characterization Īccording to Hunter, Helen has "total fearlessness" as a superhero, but also "a very strong, protective instinct" when it comes to her children, and an "innate desire to save others". She was also drawn to the film by its unique and "unconventional story about family and human dynamics". Hunter, who had never voiced an animated character before, saw the role as an exciting opportunity to expand her repertoire. Bird considered Hunter "one of the finest actresses in the world", capable of playing a "sensitive" character who also has "a very sturdy center". Screenwriter and director Brad Bird conceived Helen as a modern mom who "has to stretch in hundreds of different ways each day." Helen is voiced by American actress Holly Hunter. ![]() Helen is introduced in the first film as an accomplished superheroine forced into retirement with the rest of her family after usage of superpowers is banned by law.ĭevelopment Creation and casting Voiced by actress Holly Hunter, the character is a superhero who possesses superhuman elasticity, granting her the ability to stretch any part of her body to great proportions. Incredible, is a fictional superhero who appears in Pixar's animated superhero film The Incredibles (2004) and its sequel Incredibles 2 (2018). Helen Parr (née Truax), also known as Elastigirl and Mrs. Holly Hunter (films, Disney Infinity series) Helen Parr / Elastigirl as seen in Incredibles 2
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