In developing the story forIncredibles 2, writer-director Brad Bird happened on the idea that macho hero Mr.
But Sophia Bush, one of the new cast members ofIncredibles 2, says theres more to Birds story.
He says, I just thought it would be pure comedy to upset Bob.
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But privately he says, Look at my wife.
I want to highlight women like her.
So he knew what he was doing.
And yet, what nobody could predict was the unexpected timing ofIncredibles 2s arrival in theaters.
says Holly Hunter, who reprises her voice role as Elastigirl a.k.a.
People have been doing this for years men have been raising children and women have been in the workforce.
Theres still a ways that we have to get to achieve a real, true, from-the-ground-up equality.
But there is equality inthisfamily.
Bush also has a few thoughts on the matter.
But as a founding member of Times Up, shes keenly tuned into the films timely theming.
They feel like, Heres a big conversation coming, especially people who dont agree with you.
They feel like theyre getting ready for a fight, Bush tells EW.
But this movie manages to pop the tension balloon and just remind people that all families are families.
Its important to have those conversations in a way that is theoppositeof tense.
Enter:Incredibles 2, which addresses misogyny and familial parity in equal parts subtle and significant ways.
Somehow its actually funny, welcoming, gentle, amusing, says Bush.
I heard so many people in the audience at the premiere calling out at the screen, Yep!
in these deeply relational moments.
And to me, thats the best version of what storytelling can do.
There are scenes between us that are better than a lot of live-action movies Ive done, says Keener.
What I loved is thattheyactually didnt comment on Mr.
Incredible now being at home or the cliche of role reversal, because I find that thats so dated.
This is just reality.
What I loved about this was to see Holly Hunter do a badass part again.Thatwas exciting to me.
