Production Notes & Screen Credits - SYE Publicity

As the most suspicious of the orphans whom Gru As well, the filmmakers discovered young Elsie
attempts to dupe into doing his malevolent deeds, Fisher to play Margo and Edith’s littlest sister, Agnes.
Margo remains vigilant in protecting her little sisters. Whenever the directors needed Agnes to dissolve
The directors and producers knew they wanted into a fit of giggles, Fisher was always game to
Cosgrove to be their Margo the moment they met her. provide the laughs. In fact, some of the biggest laughs
Renaud explains their choice: “The role is a tough of the production came from off-the-cuff deliveries
role, and Miranda landed something important for us. that Fisher gave. Whether it was when she was asked
The girls are the soul of the movie, and Margo—more to vocalize what Agnes would say when she gets the
than even the other two—is the conscience for Gru unicorn of her dreams (“It’s so fluffy!!!”) or how she
and she’s the big sister to everybody…including Gru. would deliver one of Paul and Daurio’s lines when
It was an important choice to get Miranda, who has Gru demands the girls not bother him (“Does this
fantastic acting capability and gave Margo exactly the count as annoying”—before she playfully taps her
voice we needed, one with weight to it.”
cheeks), Fisher never failed to amaze the filmmakers
What sealed the deal for Cosgrove was the chance with her natural comic timing.
to work with a fellow comic performer she admired. For Fisher, she loved knowing that her character
“Steve Carell is one of my favorite actors,” she says. would be getting a father of her own. She says, “I
“So when I found out he was a part of the film, it was have a really great dad, so I know it’s important for
icing on the cake. The whole story’s fun. I love that Agnes to have one too.”
he’s the villain, and that the villain is the lead for once. One of the greatest finds of the production was
Gru ends up having this amazing heart and being a when beloved actress Julie Andrews signed on to voice
really nice guy in the end. I love stories like that. I also Gru’s demanding, never-pleased mother. At every
liked being the oldest orphan, the one who is keeping opportunity, she’s poo-pooed Gru’s many successful
it all together. I get to say a lot of witty, fun things.” diabolical ventures and let him know he’s never good
Cast as the middle sister, Edith, was newcomer enough. Meledandri remembers his first meeting with
Dana Gaier. Describing Edith, the young actress says: the legend: “When we asked Julie to become involved
“She’s mischievous and sarcastic. She’s really a in the movie, her reaction was an initial excitement, and
troublemaker, which is
something I can almost
relate to because I make
trouble with my sister.
Edith likes to touch lots
of things when she’s
told not to. She’s the
kind of person that
really doesn’t listen, but
it’s just because she’s
curious and likes to explore.
It’s all in fun for
me and for Edith. We
really love our sisters.”
Agnes cuddles an unwilling Kyle while Margo and Edith look on.
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