Jon Favreau’s Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Series Adds Amy Sedaris

Comedic powerhouse Amy Sedaris is joining Jon Favreau’s upcoming Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney+ series. This hybrid animation/live-action project brings new life to Disney’s original cartoon mischief-maker, Oswald, who was created nearly a century ago, before Mickey Mouse ever stepped on the scene.

Who Is Oswald the Lucky Rabbit?

Originally designed in 1927 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was a silent-era cartoon character known for his mischievous personality and physical comedy. Disney lost the rights to Oswald in 1928, a loss that spurred the creation of Mickey Mouse just months later. In 2006, Oswald returned to Disney after a trade deal between Disney and NBC Universal. As of 2023, Oswald’s earliest shorts have entered the public domain, sparking new interest in the character.

Amy Sedaris Joins a Stellar Cast

Sedaris will play the mother of Taylor, a character portrayed by Ryder Allen. The show also features rising stars Ravi Cabot-Conyers and Mykal-Michelle Harris. Sedaris and Favreau are frequent collaborators, having worked together on Chef, The Lion King remake, and The Mandalorian.

Sedaris brings a uniquely eccentric charm to every role, from her work on Strangers with Candy to her Emmy-nominated At Home with Amy Sedaris and the fan-favorite BoJack Horseman. With Sedaris involved, this Jon Favreau Oswald series is shaping up to be weird in all the right ways.

What to Expect from the Oswald Disney+ Series

Favreau is writing, directing, and executive producing the series, with Walt Disney Studios backing the project. While plot details remain under wraps, the show is expected to blend old-school animation techniques with live-action storytelling. Early rumors hint at an offbeat, family-friendly narrative that honors Oswald’s legacy while reimagining him for today’s audiences.

This project not only serves as a love letter to animation’s golden age but also underscores Disney’s effort to revitalize lesser-known characters in its vast intellectual property vault. Given Favreau’s track record and Sedaris’s comedic range, this could be one of the most unexpectedly delightful shows on Disney+.

Legacy and Revival

Oswald’s journey from 1920s cartoon stardom to modern streaming fame is remarkable. Once lost to a business dispute, the character has come full circle to reclaim his place in Disney’s creative pantheon. With the new Oswald Disney+ series in production, longtime fans and new audiences alike will get to discover the charm of the rabbit who started it all.

Source: GeekTyrant