It’s officially Day One of SDCC, and Marvel has already shown off a new trailer, some footage, and an official poster of their new animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
The new series looks geared toward a younger demographic, and its comic book was originally unveiled to critical acclaim. Along with the enthusiasm from social media and those in attendance, one major takeaway is the breaking news that Cobie Smulders, who many know as Maria Hill in the MCU, will be reprising her role as the Shield Agent as a guest star. Still, the series is confirmed not to be in the shared continuity.
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A clip for the series was officially shown during the panel, along with plot details casting announcements, and guest stars. The official cast is stacked to say. From everything shown it seems Marvel could have a hit on their hands, and only time will tell, but this is a great step in the right direction.
Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur Takes Over
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is set to officially premiere in 2023 on Disney Channel and Disney+, follows the adventures of 13-year-old Lunella (Diamond White) and her 10-ton T-rex, Devil Dinosaur (Fred Tatasciore).
The main voice cast includes Alfre Woodard as Lunella’s grandmother, Mimi, Libe Barer as Lunella’s best friend/manager, Casey, Sasheer Zamata as Lunella’s mom, Adria, Jermaine Fowler as Lunella’s dad, James Jr., Gary Anthony Williams as Lunella’s grandfather, Pops, and executive producer Laurence Fishburne as The Beyonder, a curious and mischievous Trickster.
In addition to the cast listed above confirmed to join and guest star in the series will be Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Daveed Diggs, Maya Hawke, Jennifer Hudson, Method Man, Cobi Smulders and Wesley Snipes have joined the project in guest roles. Additionally, Omid Abtahi, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Michael Cimino, Indya Moore and Craig Robinson will recur.
Other guest stars to be featured include Gideon Adlon, Pamela Adlon, Anna Akana, Ian Alexander, May Calamawy, Wilson Cruz, Asia Kate Dillon, Luis Guzman, astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, Josh Keaton, June Diane Raphael, Paul Scheer and Tajinae Turner.
A synopsis for the series was released as well “The highly-anticipated animated series follows 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, as they protect New York City’s Lower East Side from danger.”
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is executive produced by Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions, Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Emmy Award-winner Steve Loter. Jeff Howard and Kate Kondell serve as co-producers and story editors on the series.
You can watch the clip below: One thing to note and mention is the zany tone, but the stylish comic-inspired animation that looks incredible, and feels will be a new chapter of not only expanding creator and artist influence but showing other heroes that waited for their time to shine from the panels of Marvel Comics now brought to life.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is scheduled to premiere in 2023 on Disney Channel and Disney+,
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