Production Begins on Disney+’s “Flora & Ulysses”

Production has officially begun on the new Disney+ original movie, Flora & Ulysses. Directed by Lena Khan, the movie is based off the Newberry Award–winning children’s book, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate DiCamillo.

The movie tells the story of 10-year-old Flora, an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, who saves a squirrel she names Ulysses only to have its unique superhero powers wreak havoc in a series of humorous, antic-filled adventures that ultimately change Flora’s life—and her outlook—forever.

Matilda Lawler will play Flora, while Alyson Hannigan plays Flora’s romance-writer mother, Phyllis. Ben Schwartz plays the role of her world-weary, estranged father, George and Benjamin Evans Ainsworth will play the role of William, Flora’s newfound, but annoying, friend. Danny Pudi will also star in the movie as Miller, an overly zealous animal control officer.

The new streaming service will launch on November 12.

Source: Disney