National Geographic has greenlit The Real Frozen, produced by Silverback Films in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios.
The series will reimagine the lead characters of Disney’s hit Frozen franchise as if they were inhabiting the real worlds depicted throughout the series. It is set against the icy landscapes of Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff return to voice their characters as narrators. Josh Gad makes a special appearance as Olaf.
“At National Geographic, we’re passionate about inspiring the next generation through stories kids love and parents trust,” said Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content. “Building on the success of our Emmy-winning A Real Bug’s Life and the upcoming The Real Finding Nemo, we’re excited to continue growing The Real franchise with The Real Frozen. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring together Disney’s beloved stories and characters with National Geographic’s boundary-pushing natural history storytelling, introducing kids and families to the incredible wonders of the world and opening the door to a lifetime of discovery.”
“It’s a rare thing to work on a project that brings together the Walt Disney Animation Studios and National Geographic, two names synonymous with wonder and imagination,” said Jeff Wilson, director at Silverback Films. “We know there are extraordinary animal tales out there in the world, and this collaboration gives us the chance to show audiences that the real world of ‘Frozen’ is every bit as magical as the animated version, with a sense of wonder and even perhaps a wink.”
