NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Animated Film Reportedly Being Developed at Disney+
After three Night at the Museum films, the franchise is now reportedly getting an animated film being produced for Disney+. The news comes from The DisInsider who says the film is tentatively titled Night At The Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again.
The movie will center on the “nervous and confidence-lacking Nick Daley, (the son of Ben Stiller’s character Larry Daley in the 20th Century Fox live-action trilogy), who is hesitant to follow in his father’s footsteps as the nightwatchman of a museum that comes to life at night.”
The story will also see the return of the comical Egyptian villain from Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Kahmunrah (played by Hank Azaria). Other characters returning include the “loveable cowboy Jedediah (played by Owen Wilson), the Roman Legionnaire, who banters with Jedediah, Octavius (played by Steve Coogan), the 26th President, and who will become Nicks supporter Teddy (played by Robin Williams), famous Native American, and Sacagawea (played by Mizou Peck). Also joining the adventure is French heroine Joan of Arc, who joins the group and helps build Nick’s confidence.”
The animated film isn’t expected to bring back any of the actors that starred in the live-action films. The studio is looking for voice actors that will offer fresh takes on the characters. Casting on the project has commenced and is expected to start production on November 2nd in Los Angeles, California.
Night At The Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again is expected to premiere on Disney+ later next year.