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Big Mouth’s Surprising Journey: How It Became Netflix’s Longest-Running Show!

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Big Mouth season 8 marks the finale of this Netflix animated series that started in 2017, wrapping up a tale that’s been both bold and hilarious. Known for testing the limits of good taste (in a fun way), it delved into the raw reality of puberty with a comical twist while retaining its authenticity. True to form, season 8 doesn’t disappoint, delivering emotional depth as it concludes the show.

For the advantage of the show, the main cast and creators of Big Mouth in season 8 are mostly similar to those who started the series. Nick Kroll, Jessi Klein, John Mulaney, Jason Mantzoukas, and Ayo Edebiri (who joined the series from season 4) all came back to voice their characters. Additionally, Joe Wengert and John Gemberling returned as well. On the creative side, co-creators Andrew Goldberg, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin have remained part of the team throughout the production process.

At the premiere of Big Mouth season 8 in Los Angeles, California, ScreenRant’s Ash Crossan chatted with key figures behind the series, including creators Andrew Goldberg, Joe Wengert, Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, and actors Nick Kroll and John Gemberling. Here are some highlights from their conversation–Big Mouth is now streaming on Netflix.

Big Mouth Creators Reflect On The Series’ Success

“We Did Not Expect To Be The Longest-Running Show On Netflix”

At the premiere of Big Mouth‘s eighth season, creators Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett were in attendance. They took a moment to reflect on their journey with the show, with Mark Levin commenting, “We never anticipated becoming Netflix’s longest-running series when we started out.” He continued, “Our goal was simply to create something we could be proud of and enjoy. It’s amazing to see so many people who were eager for a story about puberty to be told – we didn’t realize how much of an impact this topic would have.

In my opinion as a movie reviewer, Big Mouth masterfully tackles the raw, uncensored journey of puberty in a way that even its creators found unexpected. When questioned about scenes they never thought would make it to television, the duo of Levin and Flackett were quick to point out moments that left them stunned. One such instance was from the first season featuring the bizarre image of Garrison Keillor’s disembodied head, which I couldn’t believe they allowed us to include, shared Flackett. This moment, he explained, marked a turning point for him – “This is our playground. Netflix is truly giving us free rein to explore our wildest ideas.

Mark Levin expressed that securing Hugh Jackman to portray a penis modeled after himself was a significant achievement for their project, as they’ve collaborated with many stars before, but this particular collaboration stood out.

Andrew Goldberg, one of the co-creators, also had some thoughts to share. He mentioned that recently he’s been reflecting on the first time they viewed the animatic for the very first episode. He usually watches it with the team initially, to experience it afresh. The only exception was the first time, when they watched it ahead of schedule, the night before. He recalled watching it, and around five minutes in, Maury, the hormone monster, persuaded a younger him to masturbate while his friend was asleep in the bed next to him.

Goldberg shared his thoughts on the factors contributing to the show’s success: “I take pride in our open discussions about puberty and sexuality,” he expressed. He added: “During our Shame Wizard episodes, we discovered that avoiding a topic implies it’s shameful or abnormal. However, when you address it directly, you realize that many people have had similar experiences. This makes you feel less isolated, and you don’t carry as much guilt about it.

Big Mouth Cast Members On Camaraderie & An 8-Season Run

“When We Started Working On It … My Life Was Completely Different”

In some ways, the arrival of Big Mouth‘s season 8 feels like a grand tribute to all the seasons that came before, and one of the delightful throwbacks is the return of John Gemberling, an actor renowned for his work in shows such as Broad City. Taking on the role of Tyler the hormone monster once more, he shared, “I was a significant presence in the second season, and I also appeared in the spin-off series. However, my involvement in this show decreased over time, so it’s just fantastic to be back, no matter how small the part might be.

Joe Wengert, who portrayed Caleb and Lump Humpman throughout various seasons of the series, found the process of celebrating the final season to be “extremely dreamlike.” He explained that animation projects tend to span a considerable amount of time, adding that when they initially began working on it, it was many years ago. His life at that point was vastly different, with him now being a father. Reflecting upon their past actions, he admitted, “There’s a part of me that is glad my daughter will be able to watch this show someday, but there’s another part of me that hopes she never does.

As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but reminisce about my hilarious journey with John Mulaney at the Film Independent Spirit Awards – you know, our award-winning monologues that had everyone in stitches! It was such an enjoyable experience, and we truly cherished every moment of it. It’s no secret that writing those monologues was a challenging task, but it was also incredibly fun. I am extremely proud of what we achieved together.

When queried about our potential future collaborations at award shows, I mentioned with a glimmer in my eye, “Perhaps if they resurrect the Guys Choice Awards… maybe Mulaney and I will reunite for Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards. I miss those.

John Gemberling Explains How He Became A Star Wars Alien

Gemberling Plays “Greasy Creature” In Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

John Gemberling additionally took a brief opportunity to discuss his involvement with the Star Wars universe. The actor lent his voice for the Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, portraying a character referred to as “Greasy Creature”. He humorously shared an interesting tidbit about this character, stating, “A little known fact about Greasy Creature – it’s not greasy. It has an exoskeleton, just seems dry from what I can tell.

Jon Watts and Chris Ford, who created the show, had worked with me on short films in Bushwick days. They hired me and my friend Anthony Atamanuik for roles as the rat at the bar and the greasy creature. Our voices were recorded, which were then used with animatronic heads that matched the recordings. This meant we weren’t physically present during filming, but our voices played a crucial part in the production, making it an extremely rewarding experience.

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2025-05-30 01:38

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