Hair Love, the Oscar-winning quick movie from Matthew A. Cherry a couple of father’s quest to do his daughter’s hair, is now being developed right into a 12-episode sequence at HBO Max. The sequence will likely be referred to as Younger Love.
On Tuesday, HBO introduced the 2D animated sequence, created by Cherry and primarily based on the characters from the extremely adorable film. Cherry will function showrunner alongside longtime animation artistic Carl Jones (The Boondocks, Black Dynamite).
Hair Love tells the touching story of a Black father making an attempt to sort out what generally is a daunting train for any dad: doing the hair of his daughter Zuri for the primary time. Within the movie, viewers see Zuri’s father wrestle at first to handle his daughter’s hair however ultimately determine it out. Viewers additionally discover out why Zuri’s mother (voiced within the quick movie by Issa Rae) is not round to assist. The story highlights the actual significance of hair and hair rituals within the Black group however has resonated with households in all places, because it in the end tells a narrative of household love and household bonds. Hair Love gained Greatest Animated Quick Movie on the 2020 Oscars.
The sequence will dive deeper into the world of the Younger household — together with millennial mother and father Stephen and Angela, their daughter Zuri, and her pet cat Rocky — as they try to make a greater life for themselves whereas juggling their careers, marriage, parenthood, social points, and multi-generational dynamics.
“Hair Love struck a chord that’s nonetheless resonating deeply with audiences of all ages,” stated Billy Wee, senior vice chairman of authentic animation at HBO Max, in an announcement. “Matthew and Sony Animation’s artistic voices are a welcomed addition to the HBO Max household and we will not wait to deliver this joyous story to the world.”
Younger Love, HBO Max