“Humbled and thrilled to be directing a Moomin animated feature.”

Steven Universe and Adventure Time alum Rebecca Sugar is ready to direct a Moomin animated movie, and followers are thrilled.

Featured Video

Sugar is greatest identified for writing episodes of Adventure Time in addition to creating Steven Universe, which is taken into account a groundbreaking work in queer animation. It was beforehand introduced that Sugar can be engaged on a brand new Steven Universe spin-off, Lars of the Stars, however that’s not the one challenge followers of the creator need to sit up for.

Sugar took to Instagram this week to share the information that they are going to be directing a Moomin characteristic from Annapurna, the studio behind Nimona.

“Humbled and thrilled to be directing a Moomin animated feature,” Sugar captioned the put up. “This mug was on my desk every day while I was running Steven Universe…”

What are Moomins?

Moomins are characters created by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson. They are featured in novels, brief tales, image books, and a comic book strip. Despite resembling hippomotimus, Moomins are categorized as trolls. The fairy story characters dwell collectively in a home in Moominvalley, the place they specific their creativity.

Sugar’s movie gained’t be the primary time the Moomins made it to the display screen. They have starred in lots of tv diversifications over time, in addition to two movies that have been recut from the Polish-Austrian collection. Moomins on the Riviera is a Finnish movie launched in 2014, primarily based on the caricature.

Fans react to the Moomins film

Fans of Moomins and Rebecca Sugar alike are taking to social media to specific their pleasure over the challenge. You can view a number of the reactions under:

“Rebecca Sugar and Moomins is a dream pairing full of heart,” one fan wrote.

“Wait, Rebecca Sugar + Annapurna + Moomins? Animated film of the year, no doubt, all other projects can just cancel their releases when this comes out,” one other added.

“Steven Universe energy meets the Moominvalley vibes… this is already giving iconic! Can’t wait to see what Rebecca Sugar cooks up,” one commentator posted.

“This is the most unexpectedly perfect combo. Rebecca Sugar’s style fits Moomins so naturally it’s like it was meant to happen. You can already imagine the gentle songs, the pastel skies, and that bittersweet feeling that lingers after the credits,” one other fan noticed.

The web is chaotic—however we’ll break it down for you in a single every day e mail. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s publication right here.