The filmmakers explain how animal society solved the food chain problem, confirm the existence of “insect burgers” and compare the characters’ diet to human evolution
since Zootopia Arriving in cinemas in 2016, it presents a society in which prey and predators live in harmony, a biological doubt that haunts fans: whether the lion is the mayor and the fox Nick Wilde They don’t eat other mammals, so what exactly do they put on their plate? Will they all be forced to be vegetarian?
The answer will come clearly Zootopia 2. In an interview with Rolling Stone Brazil Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard I end the discussion by affirming that animal utopia not so vegetable.
“Fish and insects got the worst of it.”
When the directors were asked about the film’s food chain logic, they revealed that they consulted animal experts to maintain biological realism, even in a Disney animated film.
“There are certain animals, such as wolves and foxes, that are called ‘obligate carnivores’ and need protein.”He explained Byron Howard. The solution that the screenwriters found was to go down a few steps on the ladder of development.
“Fish and insects have suffered the worst in the world Zootopia. “They are, unfortunately, food.”sentence Howard. To support this logic within the film, the directors created specific brands and organizations that will appear in the sequel.
“Bugburgh” and joking with Finding Nemo
Byron Howard More attentive spectators will see, he added Fast food Adapted to this protein diet. “You’ll see “Boburga” (Pun on “Bug”/Insect and Burger), an insect protein place.”The director reveals.
Furthermore, the team included an inside joke that speaks to one of the company’s successes. Disney/Pixar. second shrubThere is a sign in the movie that indicates this Finding Nemo The slogan is “Fish are friends, not food.” However, in ZootopiaThe rule is ignored: fish is definitely food.
Evolutionary logic: “We won’t eat each other anymore”
However, the most fascinating aspect of the directors’ response is not biology but sociology. Jared Bush He explained that the change in the diet of predators in Zootopia It was thought to be a direct parallel to human evolution.
“In our research, we look at human development. If you go back 50 to 60 thousand years, you will find that we humans had some ‘interesting’ eating habits.”She says shrubreferring to cannibalism in primitive times.
“There was a moment in time when we said, “We’re not going to eat another human being.” The same logic applies to animals in our world. If you look at the history of Zootopia, there was a point where they just said, “We’re not going to do this (eat other mammals) anymore.”complete.
In addition to solving the mystery, the introduction of these new foods allowed the design team to create new visual dishes for the film. “We’ve created a lot of new foods…not just to annoy people (with bugs), but we’ve created things that we hope will one day end up in a Disney park.”Jokes shrub.
What a story Zootopia 2?
Zootopia 2 It follows the new phase of Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, who are now officially working as partners in the police force. The plot puts the duo on the trail of a mysterious reptile that arrives in the city and turns the city upside down. Together they must infiltrate new biomes, uncover a complex conspiracy, and test the loyalty and friendship they built in the first film. The second part promises to expand the previously presented universe, introducing new species and unprecedented challenges for the rabbit and the fox.
Who’s in the cast?
Much to the delight of fans, the original voices will return to the main roles: Ginnifer Goodwin I come back as an optimist Judy Hopps and Jason Bateman He reprises his role as the sly fox Nick Wilde. The big news announced is the entry of the Oscar winner Ke Huiquan (Everything is everywhere at the same time), who will voice Gary, the evil snake pursued by the heroes. And next to them is the star Shakira She confirmed her return as pop star Gazelle, and promised new music songs for the anime. Watch the new trailer: