New Character Art and Details For Marvel's MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR Animated Series
Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we have a first look at all the characters who will fill Marvel’s upcoming animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, which is coming to the Disney Channel.
The series is based on Marvel’s hit comic book series, and the story follows the adventures of a 13-year-old super-genius named Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. “After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city's Lower East Side from danger.”
The images show us how Lunella and her family will look in the series. Producer Laurence Fishburne, who also voices the Beyonder in the series, said in a statement:
"I am overjoyed to share a little Black Girl Magic with the debut of Lunella Lafayette, her family, Devil Dinosaur, Casey and The Beyonder. We at Cinema Gypsy Productions and Disney Television Animation hope that Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur will be a family favorite and an inspiration to the younger generations."
The series also stars actress and singer Diamond White (The Bold and the Beautiful, The Lion Guard) as Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl); Alfre Woodard (Luke Cage) as Lunella's grandmother, Mimi; Libe Barer (Sneaky Pete) as Lunella's best friend and manager, Casey; Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live) as Lunella's mom, Adria; Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts) as Lunella's dad, James Jr.; Fred Tatasciore (Marvel's Avengers Assemble) as the one-and-only Devil Dinosaur; and Gary Anthony Williams (Doc McStuffins) as Lunella's grandfather, Pops.
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is being produced by Black-ish and Grown-ish executive producers Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland, and it’s slated to premiere in the summer of 2022.
Moon Girl (Diamond White)
Described as one of the smartest people in the Marvel universe (which as we know is really saying a lot), 13-year-old Lunella Lafayette protects her beloved Lower East Side community as the roller-skating, gadget-wielding superhero known as Moon Girl.
Devil Dinosaur (Fred Tatasciore)
Devil Dinosaur is like a 10-ton dog: he's playful, fiercely loyal and utterly driven by his appetite. As Moon Girl's partner (and family), he contributes muscle, teeth, claws, cunning, and an excellent sniffer.
Adria (Sasheer Zamata)
Lunella's mom, Adria, is a social activist and musician who serves as the DJ at Roll With It, the family-owned roller-skating rink.
James Jr. (Jermaine Fowler)
Lunella's dad, James Jr., is an optimistic and unconventional businessman. He and his family run Roll With It, the last roller-skating rink in New York City. "Roll with it" also happens to be James' personal credo, as he always looks on the bright side of life.
Mimi (Alfre Woodard)
Lunella's grandmother, Mimi, is the family's rock. She suffers no fools and guides all – particularly Lunella – with gentle reminders and advice. But act foolishly or get on her bad side and she'll set you straight with one of her patented zingers.
Pops (Gary Anthony Williams)
Pops is Lunella's cool grandpa and the proud owner of Roll With It. He is a clever tinkerer and meticulous craftsman, constructing custom skates and reviving old pairs until they're better than new.
Casey (Libe Barer)
A 13-year-old Puerto Rican-Jewish powerhouse, Casey is Moon Girl's manager and best friend. Her mission is to make Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur the most beloved superheroes around.
The Beyonder (Laurence Fishburne)
The Beyonder is a curious, mischievous, mercurial being. He's a comedically impish and self-centered trickster. While the all-knowing, all-powerful Beyonder is brilliant when it comes to the makeup of matter and the universe, he is clueless about humans.