Early visual development for Wish (2023) by Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay and Brittney Lee.
An earlier version of the film saw Star take on a human form as a magical, glowing character inspired by Peter Pan. Ultimately, the creative team reconceptualized Star as an ethereal, playful entity resembling Mickey Mouse. "Now Star and Asha have an emotional journey. They are soulmates." -Allison Moore.
The boy tilted his head at the question. Her grandpa? Was he like them too? He floated around her in a circle, examining her and rubbing his chin in thought before coming CLOSE to her face again, squinting as he focused on her magical aura.
Then he grinned and booped her on the nose.
'You're a little star! And a LITTLE bit of a star too!' He signed with his hands, whether or not she understood was a different thing though.
A star? No? A VERY little star? But she didn't seem to have the same amount of SPARK a full star would have... The light floated really close to Hannah's face, until a body stared to form and a curious face stared at her with a tilt of his head. @microscopic-galaxies
Hannah blinked at the light as it formed... a person? The light was familiar, like Grandpa Herish's and Mr Sterling's. Though different. This was a star.
"Are you looking for my Grandpa?"
The boy grinned again upon learning her name and floating back up again, leaning close to her face and staring at her closely, it seemed he could sense it.
He didn't speak to answer her question, instead, that strange noise echoed out of him again, like laughter and he span in a circle in a beam of magic, the magic dust flashing off him and showing the shape of a star, which he gestured to eagerly.
At his gesture, she blinks at him and forces herself to be a bit more composed. It was rude to just gawk at someone else, after all. Even if they were literally floating! She straightens up and attempts to steady.
❝Me- magical? I wish, but no..❞ she answers, seeming to feel what he was asking of her; a connection she had that she was not aware of (meaning she had some untapped magic within herself). Then excitedly, ❝My name's Jade. Who are you? How do you have magic?❞
Well, so much for trying to be more composed...
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Star seemed VERY glad that the girl seemed happy to see him, watching her wide eyes take him in and all the stardust that sprinkled off his shoulders.
An answer to her question came with a proud nod, arms crossed as he floated back down to the earth, standing (a little awkwardly) on the spot with a big smile.
Then he tilted his head at her and pointed at her as if asking a question himself.
Upon the brilliant light bursting into a familiar figure, presenting itself as a mere boy, Jade gasps in her astonishment. Not at all frightened or frazzled; just amazed. Considering that magic had been sealed away on her island for over a hundred years, this was the first time Jade had witnessed anything like it.
❝WHAT?❞ she breathes out, her smile wide as she steps closer to him. Her hands were clasped together in front of her as she inspects him, wide-eyed. ❝Was that magic? Are YOU magic?❞ Jade had so many questions; wanted to know everything. If he was magical, how was that even possible?
@allnostalgic plotted for a starter
It was a dark and cold night, it would have been much more miserable if not for the clear sky that smiled down at the earth. A million stars shining in the sky and the moon glowing above.
And amongst the chill there had been a gentle voice on the wind, a wish and it summoned something most remarkable.
A warm and hopeful glow crossed the sky, illuminating the dark with yellow light and it came closer and closer and then -
It span madly around the boy, spinning wildly and shooting around with vigour and magic in its wake...
Without further ado, lets get this party started.
Like for a starter with Starboy?
It almost sounded like a strange sort of laughter coming from the light as it shot around the area, having passed the girl, it circled back around, flashing a spot on her nose before going up and bursting into life with a flash.
And what came from it, looked like a very happy and giddy boy.
The light was quick as it passed her, causing Jade to still her steps before looking about in mild confusion. What was that? Head turns as she catches the sound it leaves. It was like nothing she has ever heard before! While most might be afraid due to the unknown, Jade was only naturally curious. Besides, there was a presence in the air, she could tell - whatever this was . . . it was far from bad.
Without further ado, lets get this party started.
Like for a starter with Starboy?