| This article is written from the Real World perspective |  |
| Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | |
|---|---|
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| Beginning date | 2022 |
| Writers | Jeff Howard Kate Kondell |
| Producers | Laurence Fishburne Helen Sugland Steve Loter Jeff Howard Kate Kondell |
| Original Channel | Disney Channel |
- Note: this article describes an upcoming release.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is an upcoming animated series.
Background
Deadline revealed that Marvel Entertainment is developing an animated series based on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. It will be executive produced by Laurence Fishburne, of The Matrix and black-ish fame, and Helen Sugland, of black-ish and Grown-ish fame. It will produced by Cinema Gypsy Productions and Marvel Animation with animation by Titmouse, Inc.. The project falls under an overall deal Fishburne's Cinema Gypsy has with ABC Studios.[1]
At the 2019 Disney D23, Marvel Entertainment officially announced the series saying it was heading to the Disney Channel in 2020.
The series follows the adventures of the thirteen year-old Lunella Lafayette and her time-displaced pet Tyrannosaurus Rex.
The series is being produced by Fishburne and Sugland of Cinema Gypsy Productions and Steve Loter of Kim Possible. Jeff Howard and Kate Kondell will produce and serve as story editors.
Fishburne said in a statement, "As an avid comic book fan, I am thrilled to be involved with Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Disney Channel is the perfect platform to explore this pint-sized female African American superhero and I can't wait for their audience to enjoy the lighthearted adventures of Lunella and Devil Dinosaur."[2]
When the cast was announced on February 10th, 2021, when the series was originally slated to be released, it was revealed the premiere date was pushed back to 2022.[3]
Cast
Main Actor Role(s) Diamond White Moon Girl/Lunella Lafayette Fred Tatasciore Devil Dinosaur Alfre Woodard Mimi Lafayette Libe Barer Casey Sasheer Zamata Adria Lafayette Jermaine Fowler James Lafayette, Jr. Gary Anthony Williams Pops Lafayette Laurence Fishburne Beyonder
Crew
Job People Executive Producer Laurence Fishburne
Helen Sugland
Steve LoterProduction Company Cinema Gypsy Productions Supervising Producer Rodney Clouden Producer Jeffrey M. Howard
Kate Kondell
Pilar FlynnStory Editor Jeffrey M. Howard
Kate Kondell
References
- ↑ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur’ Animated Series Produced By Laurence Fishburne In Works At Disney Channels at Deadline
- ↑ Marvel's 'Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' Cartoon Headed To Disney Channel at The Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ Disney Channel Announces 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' Cast at Marvel