Love, Death + Robots is currently taking the world by storm once again with the recent release of Vol. 4. With that recentmost volume getting universal acclaim from critics, it’s no wonder that the anthology series is getting so popular again. In fact, it’s not the series itself that’s getting attention. It’s also the cast and crew behind the series.
That’s why we here at That Hashtag Show are proud to interview Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Emily Dean, and Patrick Osborne during the red carpet premiere of Love, Death + Robots Vol. 4. You can check out the full interview on YouTube and below:
Love, Death + Robots Vol. 4: Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Emily Dean, and Patrick Osborne | THS Interviews Highlights
Jennifer Yuh Nelson
“I got a lot of creative freedom. I think that’s the hallmark of this show, that we’re able to push the boundaries and do things that are completely unacceptable…the thing that’s beautiful about this show is actually that sort of ‘no holds barred, no rules’.”
This is a big win for creative freedom, methinks, and another reason why Love, Death + Robots as a whole is so successful.
“What we based [Spider Rose] off of wasn’t necessarily a science fiction idea, but it was based on free diving. Like, you know how people move when they’re free diving, holding their breath and diving hundreds…of feet…I don’t know how they do it, it’s superhuman, but it’s actually zen and beautiful, and this is part of the zero gravity aspect of this episode that was appealing.”
Not a bad comparison there, and certainly a big part of why “Spider Rose” looked so realistic in its depiction of zero g.
“I would so love to replace everything [with machine parts]. Particularly my eyes, because then I wouldn’t need glasses anymore…although I hope they don’t put ads in there, that would suck.”
A Signalis fan here? We can only guess, but rock on, Nelson.
Emily Dean
“The tortured artist or the tortured poet in [For He Can Creep] is definitely myself and everyone who works in animation really hard on a project that they love like this.”
As a fellow writer, I can fully sympathize with Dean on that.
“Look for lightness in the smallest of places.”
Good advice for all writers, artists, and fellow creators, methinks.
“I hope there’s a season five because I’d love to be a part of it.”
We certainly hope to see more Love, Death + Robots from you on the same level as “For He Can Creep”. More talking animals that behave like animals is always nice.
“For me, style is always driven by story, and in this particular story, I was looking at etchings and engravings from Piranesi and Gustave Doré all the way up through to comic books by Bernie Wrightson, so really inspired by that cross-hatching look and wanting to bring that to life.”
Definitely love to see what influenced the development of “For He Can Creep”, and giving us an idea of what Dean might do next on her next project.
Patrick Osborne
“I’m allergic to cats and I hate cats…I think they’re evil and would kill us if they had the chance.”
As a cat lover myself, this both wounds my soul and yet feels very in-character for those kitties. No wonder he made “The Other Large Thing”.
“The main thing with Love, Death + Robots is as a director, it’s so much fun to get the chance to do…shorts that are different and adults that it’s just not common…I just hope it goes on forever to give as many people as possible the opportunity to do that kind of stuff.”
As someone who’s fallen in love with Love, Death + Robots myself, I think we can all agree to share that sentiment.
What did you all think of these interviews with the directors behind Love, Death + Robots Vol. 4? Tell us what you all think in the comments section below.
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