I took it from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p1oCHKzOTw
I tried to rewrite most important things he said. For those who want to listen it themselves, this question is in 15:40
Interviewer: I don't want u to get u in trouble or spoil, but there were very obvious building towards a potential Lance and Allura romance. Does that come into fruition in s8 or we're still gonna be left with a little kind of wondering?
Jeremy Shada laughing in the background (it sounded to me like choking hahah)
Jeremy: I can't really say if it does or doesn't, I mean, it's u know, I think that arc has definitely started in s7 especially, but I think there's a little hint on that even earlier (...) I think, when they start an arc like that, well, it'll carry through into s8, there will be... uhhhh.... there will be some.... some of that, I can't do like what form that takes exactly, but there will be smth with that. We just, u know, don't start a kind of storyline arc and have it just dropped randomly, so there will be more of that in s8.
I’m busy watching the Jeremy stream so here’s a “basic” summary as I go along
Question 1: What would each of the paladins get Lance for his birthday?
Pidge - a new video game
Shiro - something practical like a new weapon
Allura - handmade Altean necklace
Hunk - he’s birthday cake duty because he’s the best chef in the universe
Coran - some weird disgusting Altean treat
Keith - “not really affectionate” so his presence would probably be enough
Question 2: What would Lance and the paladins do for his birthday?
Lance is “all about himself” so probably throw a big-ass birthday bash, maybe go back to the mermaid planet and hang out there, or any water-related planet because Lance is a surfer/beach boy. Overall just have a beach party
Question 3: Do the paladins ever wash their clothes seeing as they only have one outfit each?
Yeah, they have to have had some kinda washer/dryer on the castle or maybe they just have seven copies of the same outfit, or maybe Altean tech is so advanced your clothes are washed and dried in 2 seconds. But yeah, they don’t have a change of clothes
Question 4: If Finn (Jeremy’s other character from Adventure Time) and Lance had to switch places what would their reactions be?
Finn would kinda be like woah, what is happening but then pick up a sword and go for it because there’s evil that needs to be dealt with. Lance would probably deal with it worse because he wouldn’t like things changing suddenly and things being out of hand for no reason. He’s comfortable with his life and the people he’s around so he’d probably be a little more freaked out.
Question 5: Which character would Lance play as in SuperSmash Bros and Mario Kart?
For SuperSmash: Link (that’s also who Jeremy plays as) and for Mario Kart: maybe Mario. (Jeremy likes playing as Toad)
Question 6: (this is a long one so gonna try to condense it) What’s the sitch with Lance’s dad and did Lance try and step up as a role model for his younger siblings? How did this affect his interactions with the rest of the team?
Jeremy is “pretty sure” Lance’s dad is still in the picture (welp) and that he probably has a lot of little siblings/nieces/nephews who looked up to him. He’s always wanted to try to be responsible and seen as a role model. This also affects how he treats everyone else as well as his personality, how he's always like “Hey, look I can do it!”.
His definite character arc is him starting out as a little immature and wanting to be The GuyTM but throughout the show, we see that Lance is capable and does have a sense of responsibility. He ends up being very loyal and realises that other people are better leaders at times. He’s learning to know when to follow and when to lead.
We’ll get to see how Lance interacts with his family in season 7 and 8 (!!!). We’re gonna see another side to him. We’ll get to see another side to a lot of characters, their more fun, sensitive and casual sides around their families and loves ones.
Question 7: What was your favourite thing to do at comic con?
The Adventure Time and Voltron panels were scheduled at the same time so Jeremy pretty much Naratu ran to the Voltron panel halfway through. He enjoyed seeing the Star Wars stuff and also riding around San Diego on a moped (whilst trying not to knock people off the sidewalk. Jeremy please honey, wear a helmet)
Question 8: How would each Paladin react to Lance’s birthday. Would he even mention it?
The team takes the small moments to chill. Off-screen there’s probably been a lot of downtime being spent in boredom. They’d probably have a party, cake the whole shebang. It also depends on whether they have a mission. Keith would probably say happy birthday. They don’t have a bad relationship, they’re all friends, practically family. “Probably get a little Keith nod like hey, happy birthday” (imagine Jeremy attempting a Keith impression its adorable). That’s all that Keith would say. He’s “a man of few words”.
Question 9: Lance has always kinda been the second choice, starting with only bumping up to fighter class when Keith got expelled. Will he ever get the chance to be someone’s first choice and not a rebound?
In some areas, Lance has been the first choice e.g. the first paladin of new to pilot the Blue Lion. As he grows as a person he’s become more dependable. Going forward, people would choose him for different types of missions. “I think he’s gonna be somebody’s first choice, not just a rebound. He’s a funny guy, a good-looking funny dude, he’s got lots of skills so yeah, he’d be someone’s first choice. Heck yeah!” (insert adorable smile)
Question 10: if the members from Make Out Monday (Jeremy’s band) were paladins which lions would they pilot and why?
Zack - Black Lion, he has a good vision for everything, the backbone, creative and smart, “the leader”
Jeremy would still pilot red. He’s the right-hand man kinda guy
Seth - probably pilot yellow, he’s the drummer, he holds everything together
John - maybe the green lion. He’s smart, has to be precise with his guitar solos
Question 11: We’ve seen Lance isolating himself a lot by playing video games and training alone. Will he have some time to bond with any of his teammates like Keith or the Real Shiro? And will there be any Garrison flashbacks for Lance like there was for Keith in season 6?
This season as they’re travelling back, there’s gonna have to stick together. They’re gonna be cramped and having to spend a loooot of time with each other whether they want to or not, so some of the comedy will come from that. There’s a lack of resources since they no longer have the caslte, so they need to bond with each other and become a tight-knit group again. There’s gonna be interactions “with Real Shiro, Keith (now that he’s back), Allura, pretty much everybody.”
As far as flashback go, there are a lot of flashbacks with Shiro and Keith. There are flashbacks with a few of the characters, whether they feature a lot or a little Jeremy can’t say. Jeremy can’t really remember off the top of his head. You will at least get to see Lance with his family a lot when they get back to Earth.
Question 12: Out of everyone on the team, who takes Lance the most seriously? Who would give him the strength and room to grow into who he truly is? Who do you think is the best person to help him realise his full potential?
Shiro is a good leader and can see potential in all of his teammates, even if they and others don’t see that themselves. He would be a good candidate to help Lance see his strengths and hidden abilities and help him grow. And as Keith becomes more of a leader, he’ll start getting some of those leaderly qualities as well. Allura as well will also be a really close friend to help Lance reach his full potential and visa versa.
Question 13: Have you learnt more about Cuba since voicing Lance?
Jeremy’s tried to expand his knowledge on Cuba. He thinks their food is awesome and loves the culture.
Question 14: What drew you to Lance as a character and made you want to be his voice?
He’s a very fun character, to have funny one-liner’s and be the comic relief somtimes is great and its a blast to make the rest of the cast/crew laugh. He was attracted to the project because it was Dreamworks, Netflix and also the makers of ATLA and LoK which he loved watching. He looked at the profile and was like “Yeah, I can do this. He’s basically Space Sokka soooo”
Question 15: What would Lance’s favourite meme be?
“Lance is like a living meme.” “Probably anything that has stupid flirty cheesy humour”, or the Drake meme (that’s Jeremy’s favourite as well)
Question 16: What song would Lance sing to impress a significant other?
One of his favourite songs is Sexy Back by Justin Timblerlake (Jeremy why), but he would probably sing something more like a serenade song. All Of Me by John Legend is a great song, so if he tried to impress someone that would be it.
Question 18: Seeing as the paladins have been in space for at least a year, do you think Lance’s family have stopped looking for him/think he is dead? How did Lance and Hunk’s family find out they were missing? Did the Garrison send them a message or was it through a newscast?
People have definitnely noticed they’re gone. Both Hunk and Lance’s families are very loving and caring, so they’d continue to search for Lance and Hunk until they got a definite answer, they probably don’t assume they’re dead.
They probably would have gotten a message from the Garrison.
Question 19: What was your favourite song you wrote for Make Out Monday (Jeremy’s band)?
His favourite to write was Bullet For Your Sweetheart and Kissaphobic (both are really awesome, they’re definintely worth a listen!)
Question 20: Have you watched Voltron in any other langauge? Seeing as every voice actor for the different dubs has their own version of Lance, if you had to meet any of the other Lances, what would you ask them?
Voicing the character, you have to have a good understanding of them and what they would like/think of things so that when you peform the lines they feel more natural. You also work with the writing team and creators because they also have their own ideas of who the character is, its very much a collaboration.
Jeremy’s never met anyone who’s played the dubbed versions of his characters. He heard a Finn dub the one time and its interesting to hear how they interepted his voice.
He thinks the most interesting question to ask would be what their first impression was when they heard his performance.
Question 21: Would you associate any Singing At Last songs with Lance? What songs would you attribute to Lance?
Jeremy’s favourite song is Turning Page. He doesn’t really know any other songs so he asked the questioner what she would reccomend. She answered Venus and Mercury (she was really sweet).
Question 22: If you were stuck out in space without a fast way back to Earth, what would you do on your trip back?
First off he’d panic, but hopefully try get some communications device to let people know he’s alive like, “Houstin there’s a problem, I’m stuck in space.” If he couldn’t figure out a way to get home, he’d make the best of it, settle down on a nice planet, enjoy the local delicacies. He reccomends trying to crash down on a beach planet and hand out with the locals.
FINALE - everyone from the livestream sang happy birthday to Lance (there was a bit of a time delay but its the thought that counts!)
Jeremy’s parting words: I never cease to be amazed by the passion and love you have for all the shows I get to be a part of, the characters and me as a person. I’m really thankful to have such great fans and that you love the work that I do. If it was not for you guys I wouldn’t be able to do the work that I do. So I’m very thankful for you guys and I think you guys are just awesome. You guys make me happy and put a smile on my face and you guys are just a great bunch so thank you.”
Things from the Season 5 Afterbuzz Interview with with Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery
The scene with Lotor in the cell is inspired by the scene from The Avengers. (And water is wet)
They wanted to make sure everything he said had a genuine quality to it. He hasn’t said anything that makes you think he wants to continue on the path of Zarkon. He means things genuinely, so when all is said and done, we’ll be able to look back and realise he’s been telling the truth this whole time.
Lotor had a ton of trauma in his life, but overcame it. He respects both sides of the war. He’s a lot like where Allura ended up.
“With war, there is sacrifice. Lotor just made some tough decisions”--Dos Santos
The battle with Lotor and Zarkon was an “All Hands on Deck” storyboard situation and was hard to manage with the many working pieces
Rolo has a different VA for that episode.
“Lotor is a daywalker”-- Dos Santos
Honerva was pregnant with Lotor when she entered the rift.
Thanks to being in Haggar’s womb when she was exposed to quintessence, quintessence is now a part of his DNA. That gave him a longer life span and makes him age more slowly.
Zarkon wanting save Honerva is a mixture of things, him wanting to save her because she was pregnant and he was in love with her.
Quintessence made Zarkon slowly more dead inside
Once the Galra realised that Sam was a scientist, they took him out of the hard labour and put him in a cushy office job...for Galra.
Sam was housed in a prison under Lotor’s control.
The showrunners were in Seattle after the con, completely tired from the panels the day before, and they were entertained by our reactions on Twitter. The first thing they saw was Keith’s mother’s tag blowing up.
Haggar is broken up about Zarkon’s death, but is still going to get things done
Keith would’ve gone to space for Shiro
The Amazing Grace song was a Star Trek reference, being put in by the storyboard artist
“There are more things coming in the next season.” (insert goat screams here)
I’m sorry I’m just still so upset about what happened to Kuron. I was hoping that the EPs or VAs would say something after to help explain what all that was and make me feel better about it, but this interview quote just made it worse.
JDS: “How do we work our way back to Shiro husk getting the proper essence put inside of him?”
“Shiro husk”? Really? Is that what we’re calling him now? The “proper essence put inside him” as if his own essence--his own personhood-- was inadequate.
And then they bring up that whole stupid bullshit about how Shiro has to be gone for other characters to grow. Like fuck the hell right off.
LM: We have this Shiro replacement, who starts in a very similar place as the Shiro we know, but ultimately kind of devolves. So, it was a bit of a monkey wrench in the plan, [which means] Allura has to step up, Lance has to step up. It’s just a good compelling thing to have them work against.
I’m so angry. Basically, they couldn’t kill off OG Shiro permanently so other characters could grow, so they made a whole new character who’s identical to Shiro to turn evil and kill him off permanently so other characters could grow. He only existed to be fridged.
JDS: I like the idea that they played D&D with clone guy. That just makes me happy for some reason.
Really? Did it make you happy to humanize this character and further establish him as someone who just wants to be a hero, a good person, a defender of justice, and a huge over dramatic dork who enjoys spending time with his team? Did you enjoy ripping all that away from him and turning him into the thing he fears most: a monster, a weapon for the Galra who attacks his friends? Did you enjoy letting Haggar take all his humanity away? Did you enjoy killing him without any closure so he can be a “husk” for the “proper essence” of the Real Shiro who’s presence apparently causes every other character’s development to screech to a halt?
I was hoping they cared somewhat about his humanity, but it was pretty clear from these quotes his only purpose was a plot device, something to propel other characters’ angst and development. Like all the times he was portrayed as sympathetic was just to “trick” the audience into thinking he was the real Shiro as if 90% of the fandom wouldn’t figure it out. Seems as though they didn’t dislike the “#n0tmyshir0″ trend because it devalued him as a person, but because it meant people preemptively solved the “mystery.”
I don’t know maybe I’m taking this way out of context and proportion, but these quotes aren’t exactly encouraging. I’m waiting for someone to ask them the million dollar question of “why was Clone Shiro portrayed as sympathetic if he was just going to turn evil, die, and be overwritten without a care?” No one tried to save his essence once they found out he was a clone. The fucking Castle of Lions received more mourning than a character we’ve known for four seasons. And I want to know why.
Interviewer: Keith is half Galra, so-
AJ LoCascio: He’s not showing any signs...
Interviewer: You think he (Lotor) would get a long with Keith?
AJ LoCascio: I don’t know, I don’t know about that, but I feel like Keith must have like a purple furry back or something, there’s gotta be something Galra about him, he’s too- he’s hiding something...
Interviewer: I think his pee is purple
AJ LoCascio: Is that what it is? he makes purple pee pee? Oh God...you can cut out everything I’m saying right now
Interviewer: Let’s make purple pee pee
AJ LoCascio: Keith makes purple pee pee! Don’t tell Dreamworks I said that.
I’m screaming!! I’m listening to the new interview with AJ LoCascio, so Keith’s half Galra side manifests as purple pee...I don’t know what and how to feel right now
