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Yvonne playing Ted as well as obtaining voice acting opportunities were not, as some may think, an example of typecasting, but rather, an opportunity for some respite. While voice acting, Ted had some privacy as well as some relief in the public sphere’s microscope, something he gladly took as he was turning away from the public’s stereotypical image of the boy next door. On the heels of the film’s success, Ted transitioned to far more advanced role, beginners included: The Paperboy to At Any Price, and eventually acting in films like Neighbors that skyrocketed his career in comedy.
Talking behind the microphone, Efron was reported to value the liberty that voice work afforded. The opportunity to show up in any casual outfit, try different acting styles and deliveries, and to think outside the box of his comfort zone recharged him creatively. The motion picture of The Lorax was the last of Efron, and from then he was no longer getting the same sorts of roles as he had in the past, but rather, was getting roles that were more multifaceted, far bolder and more unorthodox. The difference was marginal but unidirectional, and to an extent the avid Efron followed did not pick up on it.
Taylor Swift and The Transformation Period
Swift’s Audrey, who loved all things art and was a dream girl, was a portrayal which was visually interesting and took place during Swift’s period of transformations spanning the emotional, public, and musical, spheres. In the year 2012, Swift was making waves with her hits as a musical artist, but had not yet reached the peaks of success which manifested in global domination of the pop music sphere.
In The Lorax, Swift had her first character arc in voice acting, which complimented her career best, and characteristically was Swift — dreamy, idealistic, enchanted, and all in all, a storyteller. That film preceded an exponential growth in career. Later that same year, she transitioned into pop music and produced the album Red, establishing herself a force that transcended genre boundaries.
If anything, The Lorax is a capsule of the last moment of her active period in country music. While her music was the career she’d resume, the film had little impact on her acting career, but a considerable impact on the voice acting industry. It is easy to forget that Taylor is voicing Audrey, but she alone does the character justice, and Swift’s artistry can the be the only other explanation.
The Multilingual Challenge in Acting and Voice
The film’s deputy and emotional voice actor character, The Lorax, is also the actor, DeVito. The Lorax character had emotional depth and a full range of voice impersonation needed for the character. The other challenge and career breakthrough was being the only voice actor to do The Lorax in five other languages, including Spanish and Italian.
Not relying on dubs and instead performing his lines was a choice made by him and, because of this, he obtained a tremendous amount of respect from global audiences and the animation community. Hollywood was reminded that DeVito was no longer just a comedic legend. He was a different type of performer, one who dove into his work with an overwhelming amount of childlike joy.
After The Lorax, DeVito obtained an even more versatile reputation. This led to a rekindling of interest regarding his capability to take on roles that required more emotional range, allowing for more roles to be offered in both independent projects and mainstream comedies. He was not experiencing a career redefining period, but rather, the world was reminded of him in a warm mid career renaissance when the film was released.
Ed Helms and The Weight of the Once-ler
One of the most difficult roles to take on was the Once-ler. He was whimsical, flawed, selfish, and ultimately redeemed, and this character was voiced by Ed Helms. He was riding high from both The Office and The Hangover franchise, but The Lorax was a film that displayed his range outside of awkward comedy.
At first, his biggest concern was being put in a mold and labeled as ‘the goofy guy’ for life. However, playing the Once-ler, the character with the movie’s moral arc, proved other industry professionals wrong and showed he was capable of more nuance. Also, the Once-ler character created an interesting internet phenomenon with whole communities being created around the character, even going as far as to make fan art, write songs, and create theories.
In later interviews, he joked about having never imagined himself being turned into an animated heartthrob, albeit in a playful way, while the fanbase and attention he had received was considerable. A few more years went by, and with the renewed attention and rising fanbase, he was able to undertake more projects, as the success of The Lorax proved he was capable of taking on more serious and emotional roles, or even more heartwarming ones.
Betty White: A Legend’s Warmth
The movie’s warmth was also in part due to the hilarious Betty White, who had lent her voice to Grammy Norma. Her presence was especially nostalgic and warm to the older segments of the audience.
The Lorax came out as the start of a golden twilight phase for White, as her career was met with immense social media love, newfound popularity in the younger generations, and an outpour of cameos and appearances throughout popular culture, interviews, and even regular television. The film didn’t really change the course of her career, but it paved the way for more love to be directed towards her from a whole new generation.
The Bonding of the Cast During Production
Although voice actors normally record individually, the cast of The Lorax, to a greater extent than usual, shared collaborative recording sessions. Promotional interviews and skits featuring Taylor Swift and Zac Efron went moderately viral and contributed to the film’s successful online marketing. Multilingual recording sessions with Danny DeVito became a legendary talking point in the studio.
The team also had extended discussions about the tone of the Once-ler’s story. Were there sufficient remnants of hope? How dark should the narrative be? These sessions led to emotional discussions between Helms, the directors, and the writers, forging connections over the sentiment of the message they were trying to convey.
A Narrative That Impacted More Than the Environment
The Lorax achieved the ultimate purpose of animated movies. It entertained children, provided emotional supports to adults, and influenced individuals that had a hand in the film’s creation. The performers reinvigorated their careers, and some were able to find clarity. Worldwide audiences were able to appreciate their work anew.
The cast continued to grow, each in their own way, long after the last Truffula seed was planted. The performers were all inspired by the orange, mustachioed character who, like them, seemed to undergo a transformation: one who ‘speaks for the trees.’