Ryan Coogler to Produce 'Animorphs' Series in Development at Disney+

Overview

• Coogler’s Proximity Media, reported Monday by multiple outlets, is attached to executive produce with Scholastic executives Iole Lucchese and Caitlin Friedman.
• Variety reporting cited by The Playlist says writer-producer Bayan Wolcott is set to write and executive produce the adaptation.
• The show is described as in development at Disney+ with no confirmed cast, director, production start or release date.
• A reported synopsis describes teens who can morph into animals as they confront a hidden alien threat known as the Yeerks.
• Coverage notes that depicting morphing and non‑human aliens will demand heavy visual effects and careful tonal choices, which could shape cost and audience targeting.