Russell basically does not have a neck. When the production team was trying to revitalize him, they found subtle changes in the position of his eyes, and subtle changes in his nose and mouth, which can make him look aging or young; when he needs to show his chin At the same time, when he wanted to add an egg-like cartoon effect, the production team emphasized the movements of the face and chin, as if suddenly, his face was separated from his body.
Regarding Russell’s voice, the production team interviewed 450 children across the United States and determined that seven-year-old newcomer Jordan Nagai was the most suitable candidate. Jordan Nagai just accompanied his brother to apply for the job and read the lines. Although Jordan Nagai was not here for an interview, the production team liked his voice. When Jordan Nagai talks about judo, piano lessons, etc., his tactful use of words and the way he speaks is very interesting, which matches the role of Russell. This is one of the reasons why the production team was attracted by Jordan Nagai.
