The studio best known for a cartoon rodent is about to debut its latest hero in Ulysses, the superpowered squirrel protagonist of the upcoming Flora And Ulysses. Disney just released the official trailer for the film, introducing the titular protagonists. In the story, the 10-year old Flora meets a super-powered squirrel named Ulysses, and together they go on a set of adventures. Besides knowing how to type, Ulysses has super strength and can even fly. The video is full of superhero-related easter eggs, starting with some big references to Marvel’s superheroes.
You can watch the official Flora And Ulysses trailer in the player here below.
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According to Disney’s description, “the film is based on the Newbery Award-winning book about 10-year-old Flora, an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, whose parents have recently separated. After rescuing a squirrel she names Ulysses, Flora is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora’s life–and her outlook–forever.”
The cast of Flora And Ulysses includes Matilda Lawler, Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz, Anna Deavere Smith, Danny Pudi, Benjamin Evans Ainsworth, as well as Janeane Garofolo and Kate McCucci. Lena Khan directed the movie produced by Gil Netter, with Katterli Frauenfelder and James Powers serving as executive producers. Based on the novel Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo, the film is written by Brad Copeland.
Flora And Ulysses debuts on Disney+ on Feb. 19.
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Recommended Reading: Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
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