Rhona Who Lives by the River

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Rhona Who Lives by the River
GenreComedy
Musical
Created by Emily Kapnek
Starring Karen Gillan
Narrated by Tony Curran
Music by Danny Elfman
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Executive producersEmily Kapnek
Karen Gillan
Danny Elfman
Animator Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Production companiesPiece of Pie Productions
20th Television Animation
Disney Television Animation
Original release
Network Disney+

Rhona Who Lives by the River is an upcoming animated musical television series from 20th Television Animation for Disney+ created by Emily Kapnek and starring Karen Gillan. [1]

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Cast

Synopsis

The story follows Rhona #3 (Gillan), the third-most-interesting Rhona in a small Scottish town, whose life is utterly dull. But after an accident, she receive the ability to make her own wishes come true. [1]

Production

In November 2021, it was reported that Disney+ was developing the series. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (2021-11-16). "Karen Gillan To Star In Emily Kapnek's 'Rhona Who Lives By The River' Animated Musical Series With Danny Elfman In Works At Disney+". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-21.