Matthias Schweighöfer in space: Who is the new Ambassador Tegmen?

Matthias Schweighöfer spricht in "Elio" über kreative Animation und seinen Wunsch, die Welt zu bereisen, während der Film am 20. Juni startet.
In "Elio" Matthias Schweighöfer talks about creative animation and his wish to travel the world while the film starts on June 20. (Symbolbild/ER)

Matthias Schweighöfer in space: Who is the new Ambassador Tegmen?

Melbourne, Australien - On June 19, 2025, the long -awaited animated film "Elio" by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures will be released. The film tells the story of eleven -year -old boy Elio Solis, who is looking for his identity after the death of his parents and is selected as an intergalactic ambassador after being transported to space by aliens. This creative idea should not only offer exciting adventures, but also treat topics such as loneliness and grief that were deepened with the help of psychologists during production. The script comes from Julia Cho, Mark Hammer and Mike Jones, while the director was taken over by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina. In addition, the musical accompaniment of Rob Simonsen is designed.

Under the voices of the talented actors, Matthias Schweighöfer, who speaks the role of the alien nature Ambassador Tegmen speaks. In an interview with the Kurier expressed his enthusiasm for working on animated films, which he describes as fun and creative. This is not his first project in the animation industry; He has already proven himself in different roles and has a lot of experience. Schweighöfer is convinced of the existence of life on other planets, but has no interest in space tourism or to fly into space himself. Instead, he wants to spend more time with his children and travel the world.

character and action

The action of "Elio" revolves around the challenges that the young main character faces while he has to build relationships with different alien life forms. The film not only addresses adventures in a fictional galaxy, but also offers a deeper, more emotional perspective in search of a place in the world for personal losses. In addition, the unsuccessful attempt to meet the intergalactic crises increases to the main conflict of history.

The film caused a sensation during the producer planning. It was officially announced during the D23 Expo in September 2022. Originally planned for March 1, 2024, the theatrical release had to be postponed to June 20, 2025 due to the SAG-ATTRA strike and other production delays. The animation and design of the film are intended to impress with a unique visual style inspired by microscopic organisms and combines the use of translucent and luminescent properties.

occupation and production

In addition to Schweighöfer, many other prominent voices will also be heard, including Yonas Kibreab as Elio Solis, Zoe Saldaña as Olga Solis, Remy Edgerly as Glordon and Jameela Jamil as Questa, to name just a few. The film is the last project by the production designer Harley Jessup, which was involved in the design with a focus on a cinematic aesthetics that is achieved by anamorphotic lenses. The first teaser trailer was released on June 13, 2023, followed by other trailers until the official publication in March 2025.

With "Elio", the cooperation between the talented makers of Pixar is again put to the test, and it remains to be seen the response of the film after its premiere. At a time when family films are required, “Elio” promises both entertaining and emotional components that the audience should captivate. In addition to the upcoming theatrical release, Schweighöfer is also seen in other projects, including in a series with Kaley Cuoco.

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