Frozen 2’s Josh Gad Reveals One Olaf Scene In The Original Version Was So Traumatic That They Had To Change It: "Kids Were Very, Very Sad"

Josh Gad explains why one Olaf scene had to be changed for Frozen II. Known for his adorable song "In Summer" in 2013's Frozen, Olaf is the jovial snowman in the Frozen movies. Gad, who has performed on Broadway, contributed his vocal talents to Olaf for the movie. He is joined by a talented Frozen voice cast including Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Ciarán Hinds. Gad is set to reprise his snowman role in Frozen 3, which is set for release in 2027.
In his memoir In Gad We Trust (via Entertainment Weekly), Gad explains how a key Olaf scene from Frozen II had to be rewritten. According to the actor, Frozen II's original Olaf death scene was "brutal," and Gad himself even struggled to get through it in the recording booth. After a test screening, Gad asked director Jennifer Lee how she thought it went, and she...
In his memoir In Gad We Trust (via Entertainment Weekly), Gad explains how a key Olaf scene from Frozen II had to be rewritten. According to the actor, Frozen II's original Olaf death scene was "brutal," and Gad himself even struggled to get through it in the recording booth. After a test screening, Gad asked director Jennifer Lee how she thought it went, and she...
- 1/16/2025
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant
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