Here’s a film that I knew little to nothing about prior to hearing about the debut of a teaser trailer earlier this morning. Vivo is an upcoming animated feature featuring quite the voice cast. Gloria Estefan, newcomer Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldana, Michael Rooker, Brian Tyree Henr, Nicole Byer, Leslie David Baker, Katie Lowes, Olivia Trujillo, Lidya Jewett and Lin-Manuel Miranda lead proceedings in the film which lands soon.
An animated musical adventure that follows VIVO, a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest “honey bear,” voiced by Miranda), who must find his way from Havana to Miami in order to deliver a song on behalf of his beloved owner and mentor Andres (Buena Vista Social Club’s Juan de Marcos Gonzáles). The film features original songs by Miranda, a score by Alex Lacamoire, and a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes and director Kirk DeMicco (The Croods). Vivo is also co-directed by Brandon Jeffords (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2).
There’s not a specific release date available as yet, but the word on the street is that it will debut on Netflix sometime this summer. Looks fun.
Check out the trailer below.
