Disney’s Hulu has acquired the US streaming rights to a brand new comedy series, “Dinosaur”, which is about Nina, an autistic woman in her thirties, adores her life living with her sister and best friend Evie. But when Evie rushes into an engagement after only six weeks and makes Nina her maid of honor, Nina is floored. Forced to reconcile with her sister’s impulsive decision, Nina grapples with what this new challenge means, leading to a surprising journey of self-discovery.

The six-episode show was originally commissioned in 2021 by BBC Three through BBC Scotland.  All3Media International has sold the show to Hulu in the US, which will co-commission a new season alongside the BBC, which is where the show will broadcast in the UK.

“Dinosaurs” will star Ashley Storrie as Nina, who is also one of the creators of the show, alongside Matilta Curtis, who came up with the original idea.   Executive producers for Two Brothers are Sarah Hammond, Daniel Walker, Harry Williams, Jack Williams. Catriona Renton is co-executive producer. The director for the show is Niamh McKeown and producer is Brian Coffey. The show was commissioned by Jon Petrie, director of BBC Comedy, and Louise Thornton, head of commissioning for BBC Scotland. The series is produced in association with All3Media International.

Two Brothers Pictures’ Harry Williams and Jack Williams said in a statement to Variety:

“We are so excited to be bringing this wonderful series to life with the BBC and Hulu. It is a joyful and hilarious comedy full of heart with a fresh perspective. Matilda and Ashley tell a heartfelt love story between two sisters that holds a mirror up to the inconsistencies of the neurotypical world. We can’t wait for Nina’s story to develop on screen.”

Sally Habbershaw, executive VP of Americas at All3Media International, added:

“We are thrilled that Hulu has boarded this wonderful, tender project that looks at the complicated emotions of love and romance in a unique and sensitive way. The wonderful world created by Matilda and Ashley and the neurodiverse writing team is in the incredibly capable hands of Two Brothers Pictures whose track record with female lead voices is exceptional.”

Louise Thornton, head of commissioning for BBC Scotland, added :

“We’re delighted to see her taking a leading role in both a performance and writing capacity alongside Matilda.  This series is another example of BBC Scotland’s commitment to developing Scottish talent and bringing it to mainstream audiences both across the U.K. and internationally. It’s an exciting project and we can’t wait to see it hit the screens.”

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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