Their subplot involved a temporary departure from Gru, leading to their arrest for trespassing on a music competition and a comedic "formidable force" arc within prison. Technical & Production Highlights
The development of began in 2013, with production and character design supervised by Eric Guillon alongside co-directors Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda . The core creative goal was to evolve the characters' stories through relatable life experiences—following fatherhood in the first film and falling in love in the second—while maintaining the visual and emotional appeal that audiences loved. Key Character Development Despicable Me 3
A former 1980s child star-turned-villain, Bratt's character was built around the concept of a man stuck in his TV persona, using 80s-themed weapons like bubblegum and key-tars . Their subplot involved a temporary departure from Gru,
The film was a massive collaborative effort between Parisian artists and global teams, requiring sophisticated coordination. Teams used tools like Skype to manage a
The soundtrack featured original music by Pharrell Williams , including the "Yellow Light" music video and the "Doowit" sing-along featured in bonus content .
Teams used tools like Skype to manage a 24-hour production cycle across different time zones.
These behind-the-scenes featurettes offer a deeper look into the creation of the film's new characters and story arcs: