For Disney’s 100th anniversary, writer-EP Jennifer Lee was tasked with creating an original fairytale that celebrated the legacy of Disney animated films.
After finding a common theme in wishing upon a star, Wish was born as a way to dissect the power and vulnerability of the concept.
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens.
She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. While Star was originally a character with a voice, Lee says the simpler version of Star led to a much more fun character with physical humor. DEADLINE: How did you arrive at that animation style?
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