Disney and National Geographic Develop The Real Frozen

National Geographic and Walt Disney Animation Studios are developing The Real Frozen, a natural-history series that will pair real animal stories with characters from the animated film franchise. The project is being produced with Silverback Films and is described as a working title; no premiere date has been announced.

The series is set in Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden, where it will follow animals in winter landscapes. National Geographic says the animals’ resilience, relationships and survival strategies will echo themes in the Frozen stories. The project is part of the network’s Real franchise, which has also included A Real Bug’s Life and Lion, and includes the upcoming The Real Finding Nemo.

Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff are set to narrate as Anna, Elsa and Kristoff, respectively. Josh Gad will make appearances as Olaf. The actors are returning to the roles they voiced in the animated films, while the new series focuses on wildlife rather than another animated adventure.

The series is planned to air on National Geographic and stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The announcement did not specify when it will premiere. Frozen 3 is scheduled for theaters on...