FIRST LOOK: Disneynature’s ‘Sea Lions of the Galapagos’ Will Premiere Soon on Disney+
On April 22, Disneynature’s Sea Lions of the Galapagos will premiere on Disney+. The documentary will introduce audiences to Leo, a sea lion pup who is learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna.
Narrated by Brendan Fraser, the film highlights the highs and lows of Leo’s journey as he sets out on his own and finds his place in the world.
“It was crucial for our story that Leo was an adventurer, and when the team encountered one particular pup, we knew we had our star,” said director Hugh Wilson.
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“Regularly supplied with lots of milk by his devoted mum, Luna, Leo was full of energy and keen to make his mark on the world. Full of character from day one, he was constantly up to no good—getting into sticky situations.”
Fraser’s Participation Was Important
According to the director, Fraser was instrumental in telling the story of the Sea Lions of the Galapagos.
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“Working with Brendan was an honor, and he delivered a great performance with the narration,” continued Wilson. “He was able to convey a range of emotions from high-stakes drama and important factual content to intimate comedic moments. He was particularly strong in regard to the comedy—a crucial ingredient for Disneynature films—and it was great to see him really lean into those moments.”
Leo’s Story
During Sea Lions of the Galapagos, viewers will watch Leo have swimming lessons and fishing expeditions with his mother before leaving the colony to find his own home.
“Leo’s lifelong quest is fraught with challenges and filled with new encounters with an array of creatures, from marine iguanas and racer snakes to yellow fin tuna and huge Galapagos sharks. The archipelago is Leo’s playground—overland and underwater—but he must stay vigilant to find his place in the world,” the documentary’s synopsis explains.
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Disneynature’s Sea Lions of the Galapagos was directed by Wilson, co-directed by Keith Scholey, and produced by Wilson, Scholey, and Roy Conli. The documentary also features music by Raphaelle Thibaut.
Sea Lions of the Galapagos will premiere on April 22 on Disney+.
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