Feb 2, 2021

Craig McCracken Discusses Making the Netflix Series "Kid Cosmic"

Netflix's 2021 original animation slot is in full swing with the launch of "Kid Cosmic". The series, which premieres today, will once again feature Craig McCracken, creator of "Powerpuff Girls" and "Wanda and the Colossus." To celebrate, INBTWN Animation, a new animation event platform and partner of Cartoon Brew, is offering a special "old-fashioned" look at how Kid Cosmic is similar to and different from his past work, and why it's "old-fashioned. We spoke with McCracken about why it is "the work of Mr. Rogers and Jim Henson.

The show tells the story of a boy with a dream of gaining superpowers, which comes true when he discovers five magical "cosmic stones."

The sci-fi superhero premise is the same as McCracken's previous shows, but "Kid Cosmic" is a streaming It is also his first serialized series, as befits the streaming format.

He talked about how he approached "Kid Cosmic," setting it up as a script-driven show but writing it with the storyboard artist (a role he has experienced) in mind. He also talked about his influences from "Dennis the Menace" and "Tintin," the central role of music in his creative process, and why he chose a relatively natural animation style: