Pierre Coffin reveals childhood inspiration behind 'Minions and Monsters': 'Monsters became part of how I discovered movies'
Pierre Coffin is taking the Minions into unfamiliar territory with 'Minions and Monsters', a new adventure that draws inspiration from the filmmaker's lifelong fascination with classic monster characters.Speaking about the origins of the film, Coffin revealed that the monster-themed premise stems fr
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Pierre Coffin is taking the Minions into unfamiliar territory with 'Minions and Monsters', a new adventure that draws inspiration from the filmmaker's lifelong fascination with classic monster characters.Speaking about the origins of the film, Coffin revealed that the monster-themed premise stems from a deeply personal childhood experience that helped shape his love of cinema.Pierre Coffin on 'Minions and Monsters'“Monster movies made a strong impression on me when I was young,” Coffin said in a statement. “When I was about 10, I moved to the United States and felt very lost at school.
I remember going into the library, looking for French books and finding a book about Frankenstein makeup.
I did not really know Frankenstein yet, but I was completely drawn to the images.
From there, I started discovering the Mummy, Dracula, Bela Lugosi and all of those classic characters.
Monsters became part of how I discovered movies.”About 'Minions and Monsters'Coffin's 'Minions and Monsters' introduces the lovable yellow bunch to a world of monsters.
According to the director, the film features a range of new Minion characters, each with distinct personalities, roles and vocal identities.
At the center are James, Henry and Ed, three friends whose bond becomes the emotional foundation of the film.
Opposing them, is Dick, the tribe’s self-appointed leader and the Minion most determined to keep everyone focused on their original mission - finding a new boss.'Minions and Monsters' voice cast and release dateThe film that marks Coffin's return to the director's chair after the success of three 'Despicable Me' films and the first 'Minions'.
He has also provided the voice for the Minions since their film debut in 2010.
Joining him in the acclaimed voice cast are Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Trey Parker, Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr.The film hits the big screens in India on July 2.Read the latest Entertainment News and Celebrity updates.
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