Surianata’s performance had to capture Mater’s signature blend of naivety, loyalty, and unintentional humor. Given the character’s expanded role in Cars 2 —where Mater becomes an accidental spy—the actor had to convey both slapstick comedy and a surprising range of emotions. By adopting a regionally appropriate accent and mannerisms, Surianata made Mater feel like a character Indonesian audiences could root for, not just a foreign stereotype.
Thanks to the talents of voice actors like (Lightning McQueen) and Ojay S. Surianata (Mater), Indonesian audiences could experience all the speed, laughter, and heart of Cars 2 in their own language. Their work—and the work of the many unsung translators, directors, and engineers behind the scenes—ensured that Mater’s hilarious misadventures and McQueen’s racing triumphs resonated just as powerfully in Jakarta as they did in Radiator Springs. cars 2 dubbing indonesia work