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You’re actually getting more human performance within the robots themselves

“It was a very layered process.

We would record the voice actors before we began shooting.

Michelle and Kid Cosmo watching a video projected onto a screen in Netflix�s The Electric State movie

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Then, we had the mocap actors listen to the voice actors' recordings and perform the robot parts.

“So, it was very important to us to bring a strong human texture to the robots.

I don’t know if we could’ve achieved that through animatronics.

Michelle aims her gun as she stands next to some robot mascots in The Electric State film

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“When we record our voice actors, we’re doing a similar thing.

After all, moviemaking is becoming an increasingly expensive outlay for many studios, including Netflix.

That didn’t stop the Russos and Netflix from reportedly throwing cash at the movie, mind you.

John stepping onto Herman’s right hand during a battle in Netflix’s The Electric State movie

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Per early critical reactions, that titanic expenditure hasn’t paid dividends.

Don’t expect to see it join ourbest Netflix moviesguide, then.

That’s an 11% jump up from last year’s spending.

Michelle and John hiding in an underground storage facility in Netflix’s The Electric State movie

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So, don’t be surprised if (and it’s a big if!