Hazbin Hotelis something Medranos been working on since middle school.
But, perhaps most impressive of all was the fervent fanbase the show quickly amassed.
The show puts the spotlight on Charlie Morningstar (voiced byErika Henningsen), the princess of Hell.
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How exactly does one get from middle school doodles to spearheading an Emmy-worthy animated musical?
Thats exactly what I covered with Medrano on her episode of Collider Ladies Night!
But, I also loved cartoons, and I would draw constantly.
Having ADHD as a child, it was my constant thing of not paying attention and drawing.
How exactly did she zero in on what she’s so well known for now?
She broke down all of her influences during our interview.
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Medrano began:
I feel like my style kind of grew very organically.
AndI had this conscious moment where I went, Im just drawing in his style.
I need to do more to my style to make it not just an offshoot of Jhonen Vasquez.
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So I purposely started to inject other styles that I loved.
Im very happy I went to school.
[It] teaches you how to make a film.
In an attempt to find a non-violent alternative for reducing Hell’s overpopulation, the daughter of Lucifer opens a rehabilitation hotel that offers a group of misfit demons a chance at redemption.
What it doesnt really teach you is how to do a bigger independent project.
She went on to admit, Not knowing some of those things led to very early mistakes.
Theres a silver lining.
Medrano says that experience is what paved the way toHazbin.
And then I was left with all of my savings and I went, You know what?
And then I was like, You know what?
It was first released in October 2019 and by early February 2021, it racked up 54 million views.
Clearly there was an appetite for more, and A24 recognized it.
Iwas hopeful, but I was terrified, mostly because the pilot was so beloved.
She further explained:
I was really worried becauseIfelt sogood.Iwas very proud of Season 1.
I was like, This music is incredible.
Were putting our all into the visuals.
But, we were all sitting on it.Nobody had seen it.
The fans hadnt seen it.
Hazbin HotelSeason 1 certainly does give a lot.
Im like, Heres a meal.
You guys have a meal, and were very proud of it.
How will it deliver more of what we already love while offering something new?
How Many Hazbin Hotel Seasons Does Medrano Want to Make?
How many seasons ofHazbin Hotelwould she like to do?
Heres what she said:
Oh, man.
But I feel like whatever is possible to tell the story in, which I roughly know.
I think anythings possible right now.
You know why anythings possible right now?
Eager to hear more about Medranos journey in animation and the making ofHazbin Hotel?
Hazbin Hotel Season 1 is available to stream on Prime Video.
