"I only found out recently from Jennifer Lee that the character was almost cut from the film," Josh stated. Referring to the early development process of Frozen, he noted, "At the time, I played this Olaf character - he was like a henchman to the evil queen." This early version of Olaf highlights the significant changes the character underwent to become the beloved icon we know today.
Josh shared that his daughter, Ava, recognized him instantly in a Frozen preview when she was little - from his laugh alone. "Just off my laugh, she goes, 'Da-da? More Da-da?' and I start weeping," he described, emphasizing how deeply special the moment was for him as a father.
"So I did this reading, forgot all about it," Josh recalled. "Cut to two years later, I get a call that this movie's back and it's called Frozen now, and the only thing that really remains is this Olaf character," he explained, expressing his surprise and gratitude for Olaf's survival through the film's development.
It looks like Jennifer Lee and Disney made the right choice, as evidenced by the success of the Frozen franchise, which has grown to include sequels and other future projects, showcasing Olaf's enduring appeal.
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