David G. Derrick Jr Announced as Director for Moana TV Series!
David G. Derrick Jr. has signed on as the director for the upcoming television series Moana on Disney +.
The announcement came via Disney’s Animation Twitter account on January 21st!
See the official tweet below:
Just announced: David G. Derrick Jr. will direct Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana” series for @DisneyPlus. Derrick first joined Disney Animation to work on 2016's Moana, which deepened his connection with his family’s Samoan roots. pic.twitter.com/0MslhBs9OD
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) January 21, 2022
Derrick and Disney Animation
Derrick is excited to return Moana and in a new role. He previously worked at Dreamworks, and his notable films include Bee Movie, How to Train Your Dragon, and Megamind. Next, he went on to complete multiple Disney projects including the newly released Encanto and Moana. This is his first time in a director role.
Moana the Animated Movie
Derrick signed on with Disney animation for the original 2016 animated film, Moana.
Disney’s Moana follows the journey of Moana, the daughter of her Polynesian village’s chief through a musical adventure. The animated Disney classic follows Moana and her quest to save her people.
Moana the Series
News of the new series broke in 2022. This new television series is highly-anticipated and Derrick is excited to be working on the project. The new Moana series starts where the original film ends and follows Moana on new adventures in this musical series.
The Moana tv series is the first project produced at Walt Disney Animation’s new studio in Vancouver. It is also one of the first times Disney is producing a spin-off television series. The company previously utilized Disney Television Animation.
Disney+
There is no release date at this time. However, the Disney+ series is expected to premiere sometime in 2023-2024. Be sure to check this new series out.
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Feature Photo: Twitter/ Disney Animation
Article Source: Collider