Disney’s first major cartoon character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, is getting the spotlight once again in a new animation/live-action hybrid series of the same name. The Disney+ show is being written, produced and directed by Jon Favreau, whose credits include “The Lion King,” “The Jungle Book,” “Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “The Mandalorian” and the upcoming “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
Interested in learning more about “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit”? The show is still being developed but here’s what we know so far.
To stay ready for when casting begins, let this guide be your go-to resource for audition advice and more.
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Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in 1927 for Universal Pictures. The character starred in 27 Walt Disney Studio shorts before Universal Pictures acquired it. According to Variety, bringing Oswald back was a priority for Disney CEO Bob Iger, and The Walt Disney Company reacquired the rights in 2006. Since then, Oswald has reappeared in Disney Parks, on merchandise, and as a lead character in the “Epic Mickey” video games.
The upcoming Disney+ series will reintroduce Oswald “in a blend of animation and live action, bringing his mischievous attitude and self-absorbed antics to modern audiences.”
Further details about the show remain under wraps, but Disney has described Oswald as a “saucy, self-absorbed bunny.”
- Amy Sedaris (“Strangers with Candy,” “At Home with Amy Sedaris”) as Taylor’s mother
- Ravi Cabot-Conyers (“Skeleton Crew,” “Encanto”) as Jake
- Mykal-Michelle Harris (“Big Little Lies,” “Mixed-ish”) as Jen
- Ryder Allen (“The Penguin,” “Palmer”) as Taylor
Disney has not yet confirmed a casting director, but we’ll provide updates as more information becomes available.
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