"The Amazing World of Gumball" centers around the comical escapades of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year-old blue cat, and his adopted goldfish brother, Darwin. Their adventures range from causing mischief within their family to navigating the diverse student body at Elmore Junior High. Creator Ben Bocquelet draws inspiration from his own childhood for character development, creating a whimsical and engaging animated world.
In a behind-the-scenes video, Bocquelet shares insights into the character origins, revealing that some are influenced by his personal experiences. Executive producer Daniel Lennard expresses excitement, labeling the series as one of the most thrilling animations in recent years. The network's commitment is evident as they commission a second series even before the first one airs, hopeful for global audience acceptance.
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The writing team, including Bocquelet and others, crafts episodes for the season. However, one episode titled “The Rex,” aimed at unveiling Mr. Rex’s full appearance, faces the ax due to financial constraints. The season sees a visual shift from the previous one, adapting the art style to accommodate more intricate animations in both 2D and 3D environments, as explained by Bocquelet.
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Despite the creative challenges, humor pervades Bocquelet's reflections on the season, highlighting the unexpected difficulties they faced as they ventured into what they thought would be a smoother second series. An unexpected twist occurs in the narrative as a public dispute unfolds between Dream and Gumball Watterson’s voice actor, Cantu. This clash, dubbed “Dream vs Gumball Watterson,” intensifies with serious allegations, public statements, and even offensive content, creating an unexpected and turbulent chapter in the show's journey.
