Finding Dory is a film of discovery — the physical seeking out of Dory's parents and the self-discovery Dory will learn about herself along the way. But what made Andrew Stanton want to start penning the sequel to the hugely successful, Finding Nemo? In a recent discussion, Stanton (Director), Angus MacLane (Co-Director) and Lindsey Collins (Producer) talked about some of the background and early development of the film.
“Dory’s short-term memory loss, while a source of comedy before, has very real consequences for her,” says producer Lindsey Collins. “She spent a lot of time alone before she met Marlin. She’s always upbeat and perky, but deep down she’s afraid of what might happen if she gets lost again. While she struggles to deal with her shortcomings—she has no problem accepting everyone she encounters. She doesn’t even realize that she’s surrounded by characters with their own hurdles to overcome.”
There was something that lingered in the depths of director Andrew Stanton’s mind, though it didn’t surface until a few years ago. “I realized that I was worried about Dory,” he says. “The idea of her short-term memory loss and how it affected her was unresolved. What if she got lost again? Would she be OK?” “The story is really about Dory finding herself—in every way,” adds Stanton. “She’s compelling and vulnerable and has yet to recognize her own superpower.”READ MORE »