In the cinematic world of "Mickey 17," a new kind of creature has been introduced, captivating audiences with its unique design and narrative importance. These worm-like or centipede-like beings, known as creepers, play a significant role in the film's storyline. The film, directed by the acclaimed Bong Joon Ho, takes viewers on a journey to the ice planet of Niflheim, where these intriguing creatures are native.
The concept of the creepers originates from an unexpected source—a croissant. Bong Joon Ho envisioned these creatures with the idea of a croissant in mind, leading to their distinctive appearance. This vision was shared with the film's creature designer, resulting in three different types of creepers: the mama, the juniors, and the babies.
"All three groups started from the idea of a croissant. I gave the creature designer a photo of a croissant. Mama, she's this great negotiator politician. She needed to have gravitas and this intimidating look to her, and she has all that fur, so I thought of bisons for her." – Bong
Toni Collette's character, Gwen, humorously describes these creatures as looking like "croissants dipped in s
