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HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (2012)PRODUCTION NOTESGRIFFINThe infamous Invisible Man has a name, and it’s Griffin. He’sgood at lurking, and because no one can see him, he has afrustrating habit of blindsiding his friends. He’s always readywith a funny quip… but while he can dish it out, he can’t takeit – he’s really sensitive, especially about his curly red hair.“Griffin’s problem is that he’s often overlooked. But it’s not his fault – it’s just that he’sinvisible,” says Murdocca. “He’s perfect for David Spade – acerbic, dry, witty, but alsoreally good-natured.”“Griffin loves going on vacation. He’s extremely handsome and has a killer body. Atleast, that’s what he tells me, and I’m not gonna disagree,” says Spade.MURRAYMurray the Mummy is a big bandaged guy, who’sactually larger-than-life. As a former entertainerto the great Pharaohs of Egypt, Murray isextremely likable, boisterous and always thecenter of every party. Living most of the yeardeep inside an Egyptian tomb, every time hearrives at Drac’s hotel, he is ready to PARTY!He’s a ball of fun, and uses humor to avoidconfrontations, which he stays away from at all costs.“CeeLo Green killed it, right from the first day,” says Murdocca. “He’s a really honest,sweet guy, and that comes across in his performance and his character. He’s just a big,cuddly, loveable mummy, looking for love.”© 2012 Sony Pictures Animation 12