A whirlwind of interviews at San Diego Comic-Con 2025: We caught up with the talent behind some of this year’s best projects, from Sketch to Lilo & Stitch.
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 delivered a weekend packed with surprise announcements, electrifying panels, and exclusive looks at the entertainment we’ll be talking about all year. Amid the excitement, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with the creators and stars behind some of the most anticipated projects. From the return of a beloved animated characters to a thought-provoking new film and the live-action reimagining of a Disney classic, we spoke with numerous incredible talent who are shaping the future of pop culture.
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Returns with Heart
The beloved animated characters from The Amazing World of Gumball are back with a new series, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball. The cast and creators couldn’t be more thrilled, which was very clear from speaking with them. Creator Ben Bocquelet shared his emotional experience: “It’s been an outpouring of love. It’s truly an emotional moment for me because this is the American audience, which is really the audience that made the show a success.”
Executive Producer Matt Layzell echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the connection with the fans: “It’s always a nice reminder to come to events like this, to see that, oh yeah, there are people, real people out there that watch this stuff and they love it.”
Sketch: Where Imagination Gets Real
The new film Sketch blends family adventure with poignant themes, inspired by a unique childhood experience. Writer-director Seth Worley explained, “When I was a kid, my little sister got in trouble for drawing a picture of her teacher getting pelted by arrows… The counselor said, well, then I think you did the right thing. I think drawing this was a much healthier choice than actually doing it.”
Young star Bia Belle was captivated by the creatures brought to life: “I was like shocked because I guess I didn’t realize that it was going to look so lifelike. It looked like the materials that they were drawn with.”
Lilo & Stitch (2025): A New Wave of Ohana
The live-action reimagining of a classic is generating excitement, and Tia Carrere, who voiced Nani in the original and now plays Mrs. Kekoa, was overjoyed to return: “I was literally jumping up and down. I’m like, yay, yay, I’m going back to Hawaii and getting to be in this different role in this different time in my life.”
Sydney Agudong, the new Nani, spoke about recreating iconic moments: “The hammock scene in particular, because I was really daunted by it. But I was also really excited to be able to sing Aloha Oe and have that heartfelt moment with the sisters.”
For newcomer Maia Kealoha (Lilo), the experience was surreal: “It was amazing being on set. It’s also really amazing that I got to imagine that a character was there when he actually wasn’t there. That makes it much more fun.”
These interviews provided just a glimpse into the passion and creativity behind these incredible projects. The energy at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 was palpable, and the conversations with the cast and creators were full of fascinating details and touching personal stories. For more behind-the-scenes details and reveals you won’t hear anywhere else, be sure to watch the full interviews in our video roundup!
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