Believe Quote by Edwin Catmull
“Believe me, sequels are just as hard to make as original films.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Animation, 1995
Creating a sequel demands the same creative rigor as an original work, despite expectations for novelty.
In simple terms: Sequels need as much effort as originals.
Treat sequels with fresh ideas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film studios
- franchise planning
- screenwriting
- budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a sequel honor its predecessor while innovating?
- What pressures affect sequel quality?
Sequels may suffer from audience bias toward the original.