Today, the day we released our Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur episode of Geek History Lesson Marvel Studios released a trailer and initial concept art for the upcoming Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur animated Disney Channel show.
We always try to tie our podcast content into something happening in the geek pop culture sphere. Sometimes, we make choices to cover topics we know will be coming up later in the year. Or some day soon. This was the logic we took to approaching Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. It was a topic Ashley was excited to revisit and teach a lesson on, Lunella Lafayette was slated to have a cartoon releasing “Summer of 2022” and this was our open timeslot.
Lo, and behold, the universe was listening! This morning Marvel.com released the following teaser:
Executive producer Laurence Fishburne leads the teaser giving us our first sneak peek at the adventures of the titule Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Fishbune is joined as Executive Producer by Steve Loter and supervising producer Rodney Clouden. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur stars Diamond White (Lunella Lafayette/Moon Girl), Libe Barer (Casey), and Star Trek: Lower Deck’s Fred Tatasciore (Devil Dinosaur).
“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.”
Concept art was also released, in additional the teaser, during the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour.
“I am overjoyed to share a little Black Girl Magic with the debut of Lunella Lafayette, her family, Devil Dinosaur, Casey and The Beyonder. We at Cinema Gypsy Productions and Disney Television Animation hope that Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur will be a family favorite and an inspiration to the younger generations.”
EW.com shared the following concept art for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur:
image Sources: Marvel.com
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur also features: Alfre Woodard, Sasheer Zamata, Jermaine Fowler, Gary Anthony Williams, Libe Barer and more!
Ardent comic book readers - or listeners to our most recent Geek History Lesson on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur may not recognize some of these character names. Have no fear! Marvel.com has provided character descriptions for the cast member co-populating Moon Girl’s adventures:
Casey (Libe Barer), is a 13-year-old Puerto Rican-Jewish powerhouse—Moon Girl’s manager and best friend. Her mission is to make Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur the most beloved Super Heroes.
Lunella’s dad, James Jr. (Jermaine Fowler), is an optimistic and unconventional business person. He and his family run Roll With It, the last roller-skating rink in New York City. "Roll with it" also happens to be James’ personal credo, as he always looks on the bright side of life.
Adria (Sasheer Zamata), Lunella's mom, is a social activist and musician who serves as the DJ at Roll With It, the family-owned roller-skating rink.
Lunella's grandmother, Mimi (Alfre Woodard), is the family's rock. She suffers no fools and guides all—particularly Lunella—with gentle reminders and advice. But act foolishly or get on her bad side and she'll set you straight with one of her patented zingers.
Pops (Gary Anthony Williams), is Lunella's cool grandpa and the proud owner of Roll With It. He is a clever tinkerer and meticulous craftsman, constructing custom skates and reviving old pairs ‘til they’re better than new.
The Beyonder (Laurence Fishburne), is a curious, mischievous, mercurial being. He’s a comedically impish and self-centered trickster. While the all-knowing, all-powerful Beyonder is brilliant when it comes to the makeup of matter and the universe, he is clueless about humans.
If you are half as excited as we were by this trailer for a show we’ve been trying to speak into existence on Geek History Lesson for years, allow us to reiterate our Recommended Reading for this week: the easiest place to start is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur volume 1: BFF! Start at the beginning and read Lunella Lafayette’s journey going forward. By the time “Summer 2022” comes around and we have an actual release date you’ll know everything you need to know to enjoy Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur to the fullest extent!