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The director of 'Zootopia 2' wrote the pilot episode of the best 'Star Wars' series, but no one knew it

Jared Bush, director of Zootopia and current head of animation at Disney, has confirmed that he wrote the original pilot for the Star Wars series Andor before choosing to direct the successful musical Encanto. In a recent conversation on the podcast The Town with Matthew Belloni, Bush clarified that he was never fired from Andor; instead, he decided to focus on Encanto, which allowed him to bring that story to the big screen. In a city with animals very, very far away… Andor, finally directed by Tony Gilroy, has become one of the most critically acclaimed projects […]

Jared Bush, director of Zootopia and current head of animation at Disney, has confirmed that he wrote the original pilot for the Star Wars series Andor before choosing to direct the successful musical Encanto. In a recent conversation on the podcast The Town with Matthew Belloni, Bush clarified that he was never fired from Andor; instead, he chose to focus on Encanto, which allowed him to bring that story to the big screen.

In a city with animals very, very far away…

Andor, finally directed by Tony Gilroy, has become one of the most critically acclaimed projects within the Star Wars universe, especially highlighting its second season. Bush mentioned that, although Andor is not what he would have done, he appreciates the narrator’s perspective and Gilroy’s work, especially for his contribution to the film Rogue One. “I met with Kathleen Kennedy (president of Lucasfilm) last week and my family wanted to watch both seasons of Andor. It’s phenomenal”, Bush expressed, emphasizing his admiration for the work done on the series.

As for the future of the Star Wars universe, attention now turns to The Mandalorian, which will return to screens on May 22, continuing the story of Din Djarin and Grogu, beloved characters among fans. On the other hand, the sequel to Zootopia, Zootopia 2, has managed to gross over 1.6 billion dollars at the global box office, solidifying the success of the animated franchise.

While the audience awaits the next premiere, fans have the opportunity to explore more about the Star Wars universe and enjoy related material from Zootopia 2, including interviews with the cast and the creative team behind the film.

Zootopia 2 hits theaters this Friday promising us new characters, but without losing the essence of the original

The long-awaited sequel to the successful animated Disney film, Zootropolis, known as Zootopia 2 in the United States, will hit European theaters on November 28, while it is already being screened in various theaters in the U.S. The story follows the protagonists Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde just one week after the events of the first film, where they face new challenges within their collaboration in the Zootropolis Police. A movie that places a lot of weight on its new characters In this new adventure, Judy and Nick will deal with issues typical of a new partnership, […]

The long-awaited sequel to Disney’s successful animated film, Zootropolis, known as Zootopia 2 in the United States, will hit European theaters on November 28, while it is already being screened in various theaters in the U.S. The story follows the protagonists Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde just one week after the events of the first film, where they face new challenges within their collaboration in the Zootropolis Police.

A movie that places a lot of weight on its new characters

In this new adventure, Judy and Nick will deal with issues typical of a new partnership, exploring the evolution of their relationship. The movie introduces Gary De’Snake, a friendly reptile played by Ke Huy Quan, which expands the diversity of characters in the narrative. According to the creators, the inclusion of a world of reptiles allows for addressing themes such as diversity and prejudice from a new perspective.

Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard have highlighted that, just like in iconic sequels such as The Empire Strikes Back, the aim is to expand the original story without losing its essence, introducing characters that feel like they have always belonged to the Zootropolis universe. Gary, who might initially seem like a villain for being a snake, is, in fact, “the sweetest character in the world,” according to Quan, which challenges the audience’s expectations about reptiles.

The film will not only focus on the mystery that Judy and Nick will face, but it will also develop their dynamic as a police duo in a world full of diverse creatures. The relationship between the characters, along with the openness to future stories in the Zootropolis universe, leaves fans hopeful for more adventures to come. With Zootropolis 2, Disney seems ready to captivate its audience once again, showing us that even in a world of animals, differences can be overcome.

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