The highly anticipated series, based on Marvel comics, follows the adventures of a young super-genius and her 10-ton T-Rex as they set out to defend and make a difference in their Lower East Side NY neighborhood; series premieres in February on Disney Channel, followed by its streaming debut on Disney+.
Key art for the series was also revealed, as well as news the show’s music, from executive music producer and Grammy Award winner Raphael Saadiq, is now available for pre-save here. The soundtrack will be available February 10.
Based on Marvel's comic books, the series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, whom she accidentally brings through time into present-day New York City. Equipped with Devil's fierce loyalty and brawn, the loving support of her family and best friend Casey, Lunella sets out to make a difference and protect her Lower East Side neighborhood from danger.
The series stars Diamond White; Fred Tatasciore; Alfre Woodard; Libe Barer; Sasheer Zamata; Jermaine Fowler; Gary Anthony Williams; and series executive producer Laurence Fishburne.
The first season’s guest cast includes Gideon Adlon; Pamela Adlon; Anna Akana; Ian Alexander; Alison Brie; May Calamawy; Andy Cohen; Wilson Cruz; Daveed Diggs; Asia Kate Dillon, Luis Guzmán; Maya Hawke; Jennifer Hudson; Dr. Mae Jemison; Josh Keaton; June Diane Raphael; Paul Scheer; Cliff "Method Man" Smith; Cobie Smulders; Wesley Snipes; and Tajinae Turner. Recurring stars include Omid Abtahi, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Michael Cimino, Indya Moore, and Craig Robinson.
From Disney Television Animation, the 2D CG animated series is executive produced by Fishburne and Helen Sugland's Cinema Gypsy Productions (black-ish, grown-ish) and Emmy Award-winner Steve Loter (Kim Possible). Emmy Award-winner Rodney Clouden (Futurama) serves as supervising producer, with Jeffrey M. Howard (Planes) and Emmy Award-winner Kate Kondell (The Pirate Fairy) as co-producers and story editors. In addition, Pilar Flynn (Elena of Avalor) is producer.
Ahead of its February premiere, Disney Branded Television has already ordered a second season Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
Watch the trailer:
Source: Disney Branded Television
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
