"Normal Show" - an animated series commissioned by the animation studio Cartoon Network. Over the seven years of its existence, it has gathered a large number of fans around the world. The main feature of the multi-part film adaptation is that not only children, but also adults can watch it. It features sarcastic jokes, colorful characters and a fascinating plot. So what is hiding the plot, characters and actors of the animated series "Normal Show"? But be careful, because the article contains spoilers!
Story line
The story tells of two bosom friends - Mordecai and Rigby, who constantly fall into ridiculous and funny situations. They live with their friends in a small town where they work in a park. There they met their associates, who are no less clumsy and unfortunate. Actors of the animated series "Normal Show" often note that the only goal of all the characters is to have fun and receive royalties without working for the hated boss. The main characters are constantly faced with problems arising against the background of their irresponsibility and laziness. However, friends learned to skillfully solve the most difficult situations, relying on each other's loyalty.
Director's work
The cartoon was released under the auspices of Mike Rosa and James Quintel. The premiere took place in 2010 and the audience immediately appreciated the concept and voiced actors of the animated series "Normal Show". Thanks to famous voices, a unique plot with fascinating stories, the animated film adaptation received the Emmy Award and was named the best on 2x2 channel. To date, the 8th season of the animated series "Normal Show" is the last, and its broadcast was carried out until the beginning of 2017.
Such an amazing concept.
The actors of the animated series "Normal Show" admit that working with the film adaptation was not easy. After all, the creator James Quintel has developed a unique concept, which can only be compared with the multi-part animated film "Adventure Time".
In the "Normal Show" involved unusual anthropomorphic characters, that is, heroes, which in essence are inanimate objects. Each episode (series) is not connected with the previous parts, so the viewer can watch completely separate stories that happen every day with Mordecai and Rigby.
The fact about the cartoon: in America and Europe, the film version is called the Regular Show, which means "Regular Show" in English. For the Russian-speaking audience, a different nickname was invented - "The usual cartoon", which can not fully convey the concept of animation. The Regular Show shows that all episodes, although connected by a consistent plot, tell about unique and unimaginable stories that are almost impossible to predict. That is why, for the voice actors, the cartoon “Normal Show” was one of the most difficult projects in their career, because every day, coming to the studio, you need to prepare for different situations that have not previously happened with anthropomorphic characters.
Mordecai - the main character №1
Surprisingly, the main character was voiced by the creator of the animated series, James Quintel, for all seasons and all episodes of the "Normal Show" of the main character. His voice speaks from the screens of a blue jay - a guy who is 23 years old. No less exciting is the fact that Quintel has repeatedly worked with projects such as Adventure Time, The Amazing World of Gumball, Phineas and Ferb, Camp Lazlo. Why did the voice actor and at the same time the father of the series choose this hero? Because it is very difficult to convey the character of a lazy, irresponsible guy.
For eight seasons, Mordecai has been Rigby's best friend. Not only do guys always have fun together and spend leisure time, they also work for one boss in a city park. He is in love with the red-chested robin, which does not reciprocate until season 4, and then completely leaves the city. However, Mordecai easily recovers, and in the final season he finds his true love. Voiced by the main character in Russian dubbing - Prokhor Chekhovskaya, who is also known as an actor in theater and cinema.
Rigby - the main character number 2
The actor who voiced the second protagonist is William Saliers. This person can be found in the series "Justice League", and the popular "iCarly." However, William's voice is recognized by the animated film "The Normal Show." In 2015, the actor of the films “Desync” and “The Book of Stars” was remembered by the audience by taking part in the full-length cartoon Regular Show.
The story of the film adaptation tells us about a raccoon, who, like Mordecai, turned 23 years old. He is much more likely to find himself in ridiculous situations than his friend. Not able to fend for himself, and work for him is hard labor. Because of what, Mordecai has to give up his business in order to help out his only best friend. Thanks to the voice actor Diomid Vinogradov, we learned that Rigby is in love with Eileen, and will play a wedding with her in the final season.
Benson Dunwoody - Unusual Owner
Another anthropomorphic character that is different from all the characters in the animated series. It is a chewing gum machine that can walk, talk and conduct human activities. Benson has a complex character, because he has a responsibility to an entire city park, and workers such as Mordecai and Rigby make him worry and worry about state property.
He voiced the character Sam Marin, who took part in the animated film adaptations of Graffiti Falls and Adventure Time. Sergey Chikhachev took part in the Russian dubbing, whose voice we can hear in the film “Why is he?”, In “Assassin's Creed”, “Under the cover of night”, “Doctor Strange”. Both voice actors successfully presented us with Benson's essence, because this character is responsible, hot-tempered, overly aggressive, but hardworking. Despite its harsh nature, the revived machine with chewing gum was a real rock star who really knows how to have fun. He is annoyed by the behavior of Mordecai and Rigby for one simple reason: earlier Benson was a tear-off, and then he got an apartment, an excellent and responsible job, where a serious approach is required. In Season 8 of the Ordinary Show, we learn that behind the mask of an evil boss is a friendly, good-natured man who is sometimes willing to give up business for fun.
Amazing Skips
Voiced by a snow man - Mark Hamill, who not only speaks in a familiar voice, but also often appears in the frame of such famous films as “Kingsman: The Secret Service”. With pleasure he took part in the full-length animated film "The Normal Show" (2015). In Russian dubbing, Skips speaks in the voice of Alexander Novikov, Honored Artist of Russia.
Skips is an amazing character, because he is a snowman with a long history. It is impossible to kill him, because immortality is granted to him. He loves Mordecai and Rigby very much, always comes to their aid. The reason is simple: this character is wise enough to always find the best and most competent solution in any hopeless situation.
Margaret Smith - An Unreachable Girlfriend
The red-breasted robin is the secret love of Mordecai, who hides and is shy of her feelings. The guy met a young beauty in a city cafe and immediately notices her kind, affectionate character. Mordecai is constantly jealous of the girl, despite the fact that they do not even meet. Margaret noticed a blue jay in season 4 and they started dating, but their relationship could not last too long, because the girl left the city after entering university.
The character was voiced by the beautiful Jenny Haddad - actress in TV shows and films. We can watch the girl on TV shows such as Harry's Law, American Dad and Criminal Mind. Veronika Sarkisova and then Maria Ivaschenko took part in the Russian dubbing commissioned by Cartoon Network .
Mas Men and Starla
Green-skinned dwarfs who are not quite proportionally built. These are rude creatures that are contemptuous of others. Despite this, all the other characters are friends with them: Mordecai, Skips, Rigby or High Five. Starla and Oil Men begin to meet closer to season 4 and often behave disgustingly, showing their warm relationship to the public. At the same time, the guy considers himself cool, strong and attractive, and Starla thinks that she is sexy, feminine and unique. Unfortunately, to date, there is no information about the actor whose voice the green dwarf speaks, but we know that Courtney Taylor voiced Starl. Perhaps these two characters will cause the viewer dislike and disgust, but they are an integral part of the series.
"Regular Show" (Regular Show) - an unusual animated animated series, because here all the characters look strange and even to some extent fabulous. Despite the fact that this film adaptation is better to watch, starting from adolescence, children from 5 to 16 years old love it. The reason is simple: it is a bright multi-part cartoon, where a lot of fun music, awkward actions of the characters. However, the Regular Show traces morality that teaches us not to be lazy, to responsibly approach a given goal, not to be shy about our feelings and value our friends around us. You can see how evasive behavior often leads to insoluble situations and, if not for friends, then Mordekai and Rigby would have long been fired by the hated boss. Watch a few episodes and see for yourself that even anthropomorphic heroes are able to convey this subtle thought to the viewer.