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The phrase "Just Around the Riverbend" is the title of a key musical sequence in Disney's Pocahontas (1995), but it almost sounded very different. One of the most interesting features of this scene is that the song was originally written for a character named a male water spirit who was meant to be Pocahontas's mentor . Behind-the-Scenes Features of "Just Around the Riverbend"

: Legendary actor Gregory Peck was offered the role of "Old Man River". Although he found it difficult to decline, he suggested the character should be a motherly figure instead. This advice led to the creation of Grandmother Willow . pocahontas_1995_just_around_the_riverbank_disney

: Many animators chose to work on Pocahontas over The Lion King , believing it would be the studio's more "prestigious" and visually complex project. Trivia - Pocahontas (1995) - IMDb The phrase "Just Around the Riverbend" is the

: The sequence showcases the film's "flowing" art style. A specialized team of animators was assigned specifically to draw Pocahontas's hair frame-by-frame, studying fluid dynamics to ensure it moved realistically with the wind and water. Production Trivia for Pocahontas (1995) Although he found it difficult to decline, he