Disney+, Disney Junior and Lucasfilm right this moment introduced that Star Wars: Younger Jedi Adventures will premiere on Disney+ and Disney Junior on Could 4 (Star Wars Day). Two stills from the CGI-animated present had been additionally launched.
Set throughout The Excessive Republic period, the animated collection follows Jedi younglings Kai, Lys and Nubs as they examine the methods of the Pressure, discover the galaxy, assist residents and creatures in want, and study useful abilities wanted to develop into Jedi alongside the way in which. The photographs debuted right this moment additionally present Grasp Yoda and the younger Jedi’s pals Nash and RJ-83 on the planet Tenoo.
Star Wars: Younger Jedi Adventures stars Jamaal Avery, Jr. as Kai Brightstar, Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay, Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs, Emma Berman as Nash Durango, Jonathan Lipow as RJ-83 and Piotr Michael as Grasp Yoda.
Produced by Lucasfilm for Disney+ and Disney Junior, Star Wars: Younger Jedi Adventures is government produced by Lucasfilm’s James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson (Pet Canine Friends) is showrunner and government producer; Elliot M. Bour (Elena of Avalor) is supervising director and co-producer; Jeannine Hodson (Pet Canine Friends) is producer; and Lamont Magee (Black Lightning) is consulting producer.
“‘Star Wars’ transcends generations; followers of all ages deeply join with its imaginative worlds, mythic tales, and distinctive characters,” says Waugh, who can also be SVP Franchise Content material & Technique at Lucasfilm. “When growing Star Wars: Younger Jedi Adventures, the primary Star Wars’collection created for preschoolers, the inventive staff by no means stopped occupied with how this present could also be a ‘youngling’s’ first step into a bigger world and their first time experiencing the limitless potential of the Star Wars galaxy. The present’s characters, tone, and the life classes woven all through every episode had been written only for them, and our proficient staff was dedicated to honoring the cinematic legacy whereas staying true to the expectations of oldsters for the youngest of audiences.”
Alyssa Sapire, SVP Improvement, Collection, Technique, Disney Junior, added, “Our collaboration with Lucasfilm on this collection is a tremendous alternative to introduce this universally cherished franchise to a youthful technology. As an early entry level into Star Wars, now we have created a collection with thrilling new and acquainted characters and storylines that spotlight the values of compassion, teamwork, and friendship, that are essential components for all of our Disney Junior programming.”
