The animated series 'Mortelle Adèle' has launched on Gulli (channel 12 of the TNT) in France, adapting the popular comic book series that has sold 30 million albums. In an interview with 20 Minutes, the creator Antoine Dole, known as Mr Tan, discussed the process of transitioning the character to television alongside illustrator Diane Le Feyer. To maintain the 'DNA' of the character, Dole managed the literary bible, writing, bibliography, voice actor selection, and the theme song, while Le Feyer oversaw the graphic bible to ensure consistency between the animation and the comics. [1]
Dole emphasized the challenge of translating the character's dark humor and irreverence to the screen, noting that writers had to find a precise balance: pushing boundaries too far would make Adèle 'mean,' while staying too cautious would make her 'bland.' He clarified that the series avoids depicting 'reproducible behaviors'—such as taking knives from drawers—to ensure it does not encourage real-world violence. Instead, the show aims to teach children that anger can be expressed through words, imagination, and absurdity rather than reprehensible acts. [1]
Regarding the technical transition, Dole noted that while the comics often rely on single-page gags, the animated format allows for more developed storytelling and deeper exploration of the work's intrinsic messages. He described Adèle as a courageous figure who fights injustice and encourages children to remain true to themselves. Dole also highlighted the importance of the theme song, inspired by 1980s animations like 'Saint Seiya' (Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque) and 'Dragon Ball,' designed to create a communal viewing experience for children. [1]
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