Sergio Pablos

And so to the question of, like, their creation, in universe and out.

So, like, in terms of why they were created, there was a former Disney animator named Sergio Pablos who created the idea of Gru, who's gonna be, like, a Dracula-esque character with, like, big, hulking ogre-like henchmen.

Mm-hmm.

And they were like, "But he, when he's mean to them, he do- he doesn't seem sympathetic." So they were like, "Let's give him smaller henchmen." And so they created these characters that Jamie referenced earlier, which are just little guys, um, little humans, one of whom has a cigarette hanging out of his mouth as he's g-

Klaus, released in 2019, is a delightful animated film that offers a fresh take on the origin story of Santa Claus.

Directed by Sergio Pablos and Carlos Martinez Lopez, this movie stands out with its unique animation style and heartwarming narrative.

The story follows Jesper, played by Jason Schwartzman, a spoiled and lazy young man who is the worst student at the Postal Academy.

His father, the Postmaster General, sends him to the remote and dreary town of Smirnsburg, located above the Arctic Circle, as a last-ditch effort to instill some responsibility in him.

The town of Smeerensburg is depicted with a gloomy charm, its bleakness gradually transforming as the story unfolds.

Klaus excels in its ability to balance humour and sentimentality.

The script, penned by Sergio Pablos, Zach Lewis and Jim Mahoney, is filled with witty dialogue and clever sight gags that appeal to both children and adults.

The film's humour is reminiscent of Roald Dahl's darkly comedic style, with moments that surprise and delight.