Elemental’s Leah Lewis, Mamadou Athie Play Pixar Pictionary

Elemental’s Leah Lewis, Mamadou Athie Play Pixar Pictionary

If you’re a fan of Pixar, then you know the iconic animated movies often explore themes that are deeper than simply meets the eye. “Inside Out,” for example, explores mental health; “Ratatouille” is about following your dreams, no matter where you come from. And “Elemental,” Disney and Pixar’s latest flick, which hit theaters on June 16, is no different.

“Elemental” follows Ember, a girl made of fire who lives in Element City, which is populated by different people made of the four elements. When she meets Wade, who’s made of water, romance ensues — but not without obstacles (as you could probably imagine). So what’s the biggest theme here? According to Mamoudou Athie, who voices Ember, it’s that love conquers all. Leah Lewis, who voices Ember, agrees.

POPSUGAR sat down with Athie and Lewis ahead of the film’s release to play Pixar Pictionary, in which each star took turns drawing a Pixar movie while the other one guessed what it was. But this wasn’t your typical game. At the end of each round, both stars discussed themes central to the movie they were drawing and guessing, and deep conversation ensued.

When talking about “Brave,” for example, both stars opened up about the gender stereotypes they’ve faced in their own lives. “I’ve been a sensitive guy my whole life,” Athie told his costar. “But it took me a really long time to feel comfortable expressing real sadness or vulnerability.”

Lewis, meanwhile, grew up doing things that “weren’t very ladylike.” That was a surprise to people around her, she said: “Having a more outward or demanding demeanor or one that’s a bit stronger than what one might expect from a tiny little Asian girl . . . people don’t really expect that,” she said.

They talked about much more — from their personal superpowers to their generation’s biggest fears — and in doing so, Lewis and Athie proved that playing pictionary isn’t only about your art skills. (Although we’re curious to hear what you think of theirs.) Watch the two “Elemental” stars draw, guess, joke around, and get deep, all in the video above.

You can view the original article HERE.

Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan and more step out in style to celebrate country music’s biggest night
Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan and more step out in style to celebrate country music’s biggest night
Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann Told by Cops to Stay Away From Each Other
Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann Told by Cops to Stay Away From Each Other
The joy of the celebrity look-alike contest
The joy of the celebrity look-alike contest
Private Investigators Approaching TikTokers About Celebrities Connected to Diddy
Private Investigators Approaching TikTokers About Celebrities Connected to Diddy
Dawsons Creek Had a Perfect Spin-Off, But No One Watched It
Dawsons Creek Had a Perfect Spin-Off, But No One Watched It
'Bad Sisters' Exclusive Clip – Wednesday November 20th Episode
'Bad Sisters' Exclusive Clip – Wednesday November 20th Episode
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Daihachi Yoshida on Prize-Winning “Teki Cometh” | Festivals & Awards
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Daihachi Yoshida on Prize-Winning “Teki Cometh” | Festivals & Awards
Denzel Washington Says Is Playing Robert McCall in Two New Sequels to ‘The Equalizer’
Denzel Washington Says Is Playing Robert McCall in Two New Sequels to ‘The Equalizer’
Here’s every song on the ‘Cruel Intentions’ TV series soundtrack
Here’s every song on the ‘Cruel Intentions’ TV series soundtrack
Zayn Reunites With One Direction at Liam Payne’s Painful Funeral
Zayn Reunites With One Direction at Liam Payne’s Painful Funeral
There is money being made in live music – give it back out to the people
There is money being made in live music – give it back out to the people
Diddy Accused of Witness Tampering, Intimation from Jail
Diddy Accused of Witness Tampering, Intimation from Jail
Fun and Frugal DIY Christmas Ornaments
Fun and Frugal DIY Christmas Ornaments
Draymond fires back at ‘janky’ Jenkins, Edey over foul
Draymond fires back at ‘janky’ Jenkins, Edey over foul
Skenes’ rookie award traps Pirates in uncomfortable situation
Skenes’ rookie award traps Pirates in uncomfortable situation
Jones: McCarthy hasn’t lost Cowboys’ locker room
Jones: McCarthy hasn’t lost Cowboys’ locker room
Chicago PD Season 12 Episode 8 Review: Torres’ Guilt & Reid’s Mysterious Agenda Result in Tense Midseason Finale!
Chicago PD Season 12 Episode 8 Review: Torres’ Guilt & Reid’s Mysterious Agenda Result in Tense Midseason Finale!
The Untold Story’ Trailer Unearths the Dark Crimes Behind the Scenes
The Untold Story’ Trailer Unearths the Dark Crimes Behind the Scenes
Is the ‘Friday Night Lights’ Reboot Necessary?
Is the ‘Friday Night Lights’ Reboot Necessary?
Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Episode 7 Round Table: Did Carisi Go Too Far?
Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Episode 7 Round Table: Did Carisi Go Too Far?
Miley Cyrus For Harper’s Bazaar, Louis Vuitton Taps Callum Turner, & More!
Miley Cyrus For Harper’s Bazaar, Louis Vuitton Taps Callum Turner, & More!
Meredith Marks Loves Caviar, Jewelry, & Being On Time!
Meredith Marks Loves Caviar, Jewelry, & Being On Time!
Charli XCX Takes Over Times Square With H&M
Charli XCX Takes Over Times Square With H&M
What Brought Marc Jacobs and Law Roach to SNL?
What Brought Marc Jacobs and Law Roach to SNL?