Key takeaways:
– Maya Hawke, famous for her role in Stranger Things, has opened up about the two movie deaths that deeply affected her.
– The two deaths that moved her emotionally were Dobby's death in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part One' and Bing Bong in ‘Inside Out'.
– Maya Hawke joins the cast of ‘Inside Out 2' as the character Anxiety.
– Amy Poehler, who voices Joy in the Inside Out series, also shared her emotional connection to Bing Bong's character.
The world of movies has an uncanny ability to tug at our heartstrings. Stranger Things star, Maya Hawke, recently offered insight into the two movie deaths that deeply impacted her – Dobby's demise in Harry Potter and Bing Bong's death in Inside Out. Indeed, the power of cinema lies not just in its ability to entertain us, but also in its capacity to stir deep emotions.
Deep Impact of Movie Deaths on Maya Hawke
Hawke joins the sequel to Pixar's 2015 blockbuster hit Inside Out as the new character Anxiety. During a recent interview, she opened up about her memorable emotional reactions to two on-screen deaths. The death of Dobby, the self-sacrificing house-elf in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part One, is one that broke her heart. Equally impactful was the death of Bing Bong, the forgotten imaginary friend of Riley, in Inside Out.
Bing Bong's Selfless Sacrifice
In Inside Out, Bing Bong and Joy find themselves in the Memory Dump. They try to escape using a song-powered wagon but due to their combined weight, the wagon fails to ascend. In a selfless moment, Bing Bong jumps off the wagon, saving Joy at the cost of his own existence. This noble sacrifice left viewers with teary eyes, and Hawke was no exception. Her heartache over these scenes illustrates the power of storytelling and its ability to spark deep empathetic responses in audiences.
Continuing with the Legacy: Maya in Inside Out Sequel
Adding to the ensemble of Riley's emotions in Inside Out 2, Hawke voiced Anxiety, bringing her own unique touch to the character. While being part of the sequel, she couldn't help but discuss the lingering emotional impact of Bing Bong's death from the first movie during an interview.
A Tribute to Bing Bong: Amy Poehler's Emotional Words
Amy Poehler, the voice behind Joy, fondly remembered Bing Bong during the same discussion. She paid an emotional tribute to Bing Bong, named the ultimate sacrifice. Not just Hawke, she too shared that America mourned the loss of this endearing character. However, she also affirmed the need to move on. The spirit of Pixar, she expressed, lies in learning to cope with loss and continue growing as individuals.
The Loss that Lingers
Interestingly, Hawke is not the only one nursing a heartache over the tragic demise of Dobby in Harry Potter. The death of the heroic house-elf extended its emotional impact far beyond the realms of the film, leading to J.K. Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter series, formally apologizing for Dobby's death in 2018.
Despite the sadness that accompanies character deaths in movies, they serve an important purpose – infusing depth into storytelling and connecting audiences on a profound emotional level. Inside Out 2 was released in theaters on June 14 and has already raked in $110.8 million on its debut. For those who wish to relive the journey, Inside Out is currently available for streaming on Disney+.
