D23, 2026: Walt Disney Studios Previews "Oswald The Lucky Rabbit" Mini-Series As It Sets February 2027 Launch
A beautiful reunion story 100 years in the making...
As part of the Disney Entertaiment Showcase, Jon Favreau took the stage at the Honda Center to preview "Oswald" a new live-action/animated hybrid series slated for 2027.
Favreau stated that this is a beautiful story reintroducing the character to a new generation while playing tribute to the legacy that Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney brought. In the introductory clip showcased to audiences we see Oswald messing at the Walt Disney Archives where he discovers what his creators did after one century.
The mini-series of three episodes slated for February 2027 will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the character's debut in the short-film "Trolley Troubles". The series will use hand drawn animation done by The SPA Studios ("Klaus") and veteran Walt Disney Animation Studios animators. The cast includes Amy Sedaris, Kathryn Hahn, Steve Martin, Al Madrigal, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Mykal-Michelle Harris and Ryder Allen.
Using SPA Studio’s lighting techniques on 2D characters walking through 3D environments really feels like an evolution of the techniques pioneered in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. There’s just something about the way they render the lighting that few other live action/animation hybrids can replicate.
I saw the preview in motion and despite them constantly saying it was 2D, it looked and felt like 3D. I was having a hard time believing them. It looks phenomenal!
Knowing that it’s the same team that did Klaus puts my mind at ease and makes me so hyped for this miniseries! And the announcement that this project is bringing BACK Disney animators is a healthy sign.
