‘The Princess and the Frog’ Special With Original Cast Officially Confirmed for Disney+ [Exclusive]
Disney has confirmed a new project set in the world of *The Princess and the Frog*, after the project was reportedly cancelled last year. Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jared Bush said it is in active production and will be a self-contained television special for Disney+, rather than an ongoing series.
Bush said the special will feature new songs and members of the original cast, and described it as “pretty spectacular”. He said it would be available “soon”, but gave no release date or further details. The confirmation came during an interview at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
In short
- Disney is making a *Princess and the Frog* special for Disney+.
- It will include new songs and members of the original cast.
- The project is in active production, with no release date announced.
Explained simply
The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 Disney animated film set in New Orleans. It follows Tiana, a young woman who dreams of opening a restaurant, and Prince Naveen, who is turned into a frog.
The film’s original cast voiced its main characters, while its songs and New Orleans setting helped make it distinctive among Disney’s animated films. Disney+ is Disney’s streaming service, where viewers can watch films and television programmes on demand.
The new project is planned as a one-off television special, rather than a continuing series. Its connection to the film, including returning cast members and new songs, may interest viewers familiar with the original story.