The Oscar-winning animated short “Hair Love” will now become a series.
HBO Max has OK'ed a 12-episode series called "Young Love" from Matthew A. Cherry, the writer/director of the short film, and Sony Pictures Animation, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Cherry announced the news on Twitter.
Dear Black voice over actors...#YoungLove, a new animated series which is based on the characters from our Oscar-winning animated short film #HairLove, is now open for business at @hbomax https://t.co/cGPsJhUiuY
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) July 7, 2020
Cherry will also serve as showrunner along with Carl Jones who is known for "The Boondocks" and "Black Dynamite," Deadline reported.
The series will continue the story of an African American father, Stephen, who learns how to style his daughter, Zuri's, hair. Stephen's wife Angela and Zuri's pet cat Rocky will also be featured as they manage family, work and social issues, according to The Hollywood Reporter.