Just over 98 years ago, Walt Disney and animator Ub Iwerks co-created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, the cartoon predecessor of Mickey Mouse. While Oswald has never fully recaptured the popularity he enjoyed in his original 1927-1929 run, Disney is about get behind this classic character in a big way with a new original series on Disney+.
As reported by Deadline, The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau will write and produce the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series. It’s currently unclear if the show will be animated or a blend of live-action and animation like Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Either way, Favreau has plenty of experience with both as the director of The Lion King and Jungle Book remakes, as well as the first two Iron Man movies that defined the MCU. Favreau has also directed The Mandalorian and Grogu, the next Star Wars movie, which will hit theaters in May 2026.
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