In my conversation with Oz Krakowski from Deepdub, he shared something that might just change how you watch your next series. Many characters—especially children—are deliberately silent not because of the script, but because of the cost of dubbing.
Yes, really.
From background characters to young actors, productions often limit spoken lines to cut dubbing expenses. That quiet kid in the corner? It’s not always an artistic choice—it might just be a budget line.
So here’s a challenge: the next time you watch Netflix, take a closer look. Who’s actually speaking? And who’s just there for show?
🎧 Catch this eye-opening moment in the clip below.
Has dubbing quietly shaped the way we experience global entertainment without us even realising?
https://techblogwriter.co.uk/deepdub/