At a recent early press day hosted at the Pixar Animation studios in Emeryville, California, where the first act of the highly anticipated film was previewed, Pixar’s Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen addressed a question that often arises in film development: what creative ideas did they regret having to cut? Mann expressed hope for one particular concept’s revival:
“It’s a good idea and it should come back,” said Mann, discussing the initial inclusion of a witty location known as Procrastination Land in the upcoming Inside Out sequel. The imaginary area was always meant to be a work-in-progress within the movie’s landscape, humorously capturing the essence of procrastination with its indefinitely postponed completion. Construction workers, portrayed as apathetic and easily distracted, would comically consider starting their work ‘tomorrow.’ Mann added, “It’s such a good gag.”
This particular bit of humor resonated not just with Pixar’s team but with a focus group dubbed Riley’s Crew, composed of girls ranging from 13 to 19 years old, who regularly watched the film’s progress every four months and provided insights based on their own experiences as teenagers. The removal of Procrastination Land from the final cut was met with visible disappointment from the crew. Mann remembers their pointed feedback:
“They asked, ‘Where’s Procrastination Land? You got to bring it back,’” he recounted. The gag had struck a chord, and Mann hinted at its potential return, teasing, “You guys are going to see Procrastination Land at some point.”
FAQs about Inside Out 2 and Procrastination Land
- Why was Procrastination Land cut from Inside Out 2?
Though details weren’t specified, it often happens that certain gags or scenes are cut during the film’s development process to streamline the story or for pacing reasons. - Will there be an Inside Out 3 where Procrastination Land could be featured?
There has been no official confirmation of Inside Out 3. However, Kelsey Mann’s remarks suggest that if it happens, Procrastination Land might make an appearance. - What is the role of Riley’s Crew in the development of Inside Out 2?
Riley’s Crew is a focus group of girls who consulted on the movie to ensure that the teenage characters’ actions and reactions are authentic and relatable.
Conclusion
As Inside Out 2 continues its journey towards completion, fans can find solace in the fact that their beloved creators are as invested in the characters and comedic elements as they are. The anecdote about Procrastination Land is a testament to the collaborative and iterative process of Pixar’s storytelling. While this particular gag may have been sidelined for now, there seems to be hope for its future resurrection, possibly hinting at the further expansion of the Inside Out universe. As we anticipate what Pixar has in store, the excitement and speculation among fans will likely continue to grow.