Thelma The Unicorn Directors Jared Hess & Lynn Wang On The Film's Theme Of Self-Acceptance

Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Netflix's new animated film, Thelma the Unicorn, releases on the streaming service on May 17 and stars Brittany Howard, Will Forte, and Jon Heder. The feature is based on Aaron Blabey's popular children's book, but its whimsical universe and wholesome sentiments make it a worthy watch for viewers of all ages.

Lynn Wang: I've been a big fan of Jared and Jerusha ever since Napoleon Dynamite. The chance to work with these two I just jumped at once the script came across my table. After reading the script, I just really resonated with Thelma's story, her journey, her emotional journey of self-acceptance. Jared Hess: The core relationship in the book is Thelma and Otis. Otis, from the get-go, loves her for who she is, and Thelma obviously struggles with self-acceptance. She doesn't feel like she's good enough. The world around her tells her that she's not good enough. And so she goes on this journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, and that was the most important thing to preserve from the book and protect that sweet relationship and friendship between Otis and Thelma.

Speaking of Brittany, she was phenomenal in this role. Were there any specific nuances she added to Thelma that surprised you? Specific Story Decisions Heavily Influence John Powell's Score You had John Powell on board, who's composed music for so many incredible animated films. How did you collaborate with him to find a sound that represented Thelma and this story?

Lynn Wang: I think if I had to choose one, it would be "Just As You Are," also, just because it encapsulates everything that Thelma's gone through and the journey of what she's gone through. I think it's really powerful. Will Forte Perfectly Encapsulates Otis' Essence We talked about how the friendship between Thelma and Otis is at the heart of this. Can you give some insight into how you crafted that dynamic and what you wanted these characters to learn from one another?

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