With the world on a precipice, it's up to a team of precocious children to save the day and like all great children's adventures, each character brings something new to the table. Those are the voices that matter," said Hale.Īs the eccentric and mysterious Mr Benedict, Hale's performance feels like it wouldn't be out of place in a Wes Anderson movie, while there's also nods to Willy Wonka and Lemony Snicket's Count Olaf. When you heard those voices of truth and empathy, they stood out. While shooting this, it was really difficult to not find constant parallels with what was going on in the world because there was so much chaos in the news. Man, after this year, those are superpowers! Having those qualities is making a difference and can bring change. "These kids don't have crazy magical powers but their superpower is their intellect, their creativity and their empathy.
My character, Mr Benedict brings these four kids together to find the source of it. But as you know, the show starts out when there's a global crisis called The Emergency that's creating fear and anxiety. "When I got this show, the pandemic had not hit and I loved what Trent Stewart brought to the table with his books. Speaking with the Irish Mirror, Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep) said that it wasn't too hard to draw from some real-life inspiration when it came to playing the role. When the headmaster, the sophisticated Dr Curtain appears to be behind this worldwide panic, the kids must devise a plan to defeat him. Institute and discover the truth behind the crisis. It's up to Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance to infiltrate the mysterious L.I.V.E. In terms of plot, the show follows four gifted orphans who are recruited by the eccentric Mr Benedict (Tony Hale) to save the world.Īfter winning a scholarship competition, the four gifted orphans are recruited by Mr Benedict for a dangerous mission to save the world from a global crisis known as The Emergency. Tony Hale in The Mysterious Benedict SocietyĪside from this, we're also introduced to some brilliant characters that kids and adults will definitely relate to. This all might sound heavy for a kids show but fear not, The Mysterious Benedict Society is also a riot as it cleverly mixes puzzles, mystery and adventure.
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How? Well, brains, bravery and compassion are needed to save humanity, not brawn.Īll this might sound familiar and topical but in The Mysterious Benedict Society, Disney + have a show that's guaranteed to capture the imaginations of audiences around the globe.īased on the best-selling book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, the series touches upon the eerily prescient themes that we've all experienced during the pandemic along with the rise of fake news and the ridiculous campaign to doubt and discredit experts. In this era of uncertainty and paranoia, the world turns to new heroes that redefines the image of the traditional hero. An environment where the principles of truth, empathy and kindness are under attack from those that doubt people with intelligence and knowledge. A world that's in the grips of chaos and panic as an unknown entity threatens to tear the very fabric of society.
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