Inside Out 2: Meet the New Emotions and Voice Cast

Pixar has released a new trailer for Inside Out 2, revealing the cast for all four new emotions. The upcoming movie reunites audiences with Riley and her many emotions: Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Fear, and Anger. They're joined by at least one confirmed new emotion, Anxiety, played by Maya Hawke. In November 2023, Pixar debuted the first Inside Out 2 trailer, which not only introduced Anxiety but suggested that other new emotions could appear in the sequel as well.

Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment are the four emotions featured in the upcoming film. Ayo Edebiri will portray Envy, Adèle Exarchopoulos will play Ennui, and Paul Walter Hauser will take on the role of Embarrassment alongside Hawke as Anxiety. The trailer shows these new emotions gradually taking over, while the original emotions like Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Fear, and Anger are pushed aside and "bottled up".

Understanding Inside Out 2’s New Characters

Anger in his underpants being angry at the construction workers in the Inside Out 2 - Understanding Inside Out 2’s New Characters

Inside Out 2 has seen some changes in its cast from the first movie. Fear and Disgust, originally played by Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling, have been replaced by Tony Hale and Liza Lapira. This switch happened due to contract issues between Hader, Kaling, and the studio, who were unhappy about pay differences compared to Amy Poehler, who plays Joy.

Pixar recently unveiled descriptions for new characters in the movie. Envy is a small character who knows what she wants. Ennui is portrayed as bored and lethargic, with a well-practiced eye-roll, bringing teenage apathy to Riley's personality. Embarrassment prefers to stay out of the spotlight, despite being a burly guy with a bright blush-pink complexion.

Inside Out 2 is set to come out on June 14.

The trailer for Inside Out 2 gives us a glimpse of the new emotions that will bring a fresh perspective to the highly anticipated sequel. As Riley goes through puberty and the rollercoaster of early adolescence, her emotions will face inner turmoil and struggle to express themselves. This will take the anthropomorphized emotions on a captivating journey as they navigate through Riley's brain, trying to make sense of these new challenges.

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Editor's P/S:

The upcoming sequel to Pixar's beloved "Inside Out" promises to delve deeper into the complexities of human emotions, introducing a quartet of captivating new characters. Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment will join the original cast, adding a fresh dynamic to Riley's emotional landscape as she navigates the tumultuous years of early adolescence. Maya Hawke's portrayal of Anxiety hints at a nuanced exploration of this often-misunderstood emotion, while Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Paul Walter Hauser bring to life Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment with their distinct personalities.

The addition of these new emotions reflects the evolving nature of Riley's inner world as she enters a new phase of life. As she grapples with the challenges of puberty, self-discovery, and interpersonal relationships, her emotions will face unprecedented complexities. The "bottling up" of the original emotions suggests a struggle to reconcile these new feelings, setting the stage for a poignant and relatable journey as Riley's emotions strive to find their place in her rapidly changing brain.