Do not cast the Earthworm as a small kid. The script works best when the Earthworm is physically large but emotionally cowardly—think of a gentle giant who is afraid of everything.
(Placing a hand on the peach’s warm skin) It feels… like a secret.
The crew faces starvation, internal conflict, and a swarm of hungry sharks. James uses his quick wit to tie seagulls to the peach stem, lifting the fruit into the sky ("Plump and Juicy").