Disney’s latest movie brings the brand’s magical wishing star to life — and the first trailer delves into the magic behind the moment.
Wish is done in a new animation style that combines elements of watercolor with 3D animation, a hybrid the studio has been looking for for years. Confused had to be done in a more painterly style, but only the short film Paperman has come close to replicating it. Judging by the first trailer, Wish finally delivers on that promise with its painted backdrops.
Wish stars West Side Story‘s Ariana DeBose as Asha, an astute young woman who teams up with the magical wishing star (named Star). Chris Pine joins the cast as King Magnifico, the charismatic leader of the kingdom of Rosas – who appears to be the film’s villain given his evil laugh in the trailer. Alan Tudyk voices Asha’s pet goat Valentino, but unlike Tudyk’s other Disney animal roles such as Vaiana‘s Hei-Hei and Raya and the Last Dragon‘s Tuk Tuk, the trailer reveals that he do really get talking.
Wish is directed by Frozenis Chris Buck and Raya and the Last Dragon story artist Fawn Veerasunthorn, with a script by Disney CCO and Frozen director Jennifer Lee and Manhunt‘s Allison Moore, and features music by singer-songwriter Julia Michaels.
Wish will hit theaters on November 22.