"Passing the Cape: Peter Sohn Steps Up for "The Incredibles 3"
Pixar director assumes role in helming the production. - Pixar director responsible for filmmaking.
Get ready, friends! Disney's confirmation that a third installment of the hit animated series, "The Incredibles," is on the horizon has made our hearts race. And here's the exciting twist: the new director isn't Brad Bird, who masterfully brought the Parr family to life in 2004 and again in 2018.
But fear not! Brad Bird isn't hanging up his superhero-saving gloves just yet. He'll still be penning the script and producing the film.
The man behind the camera for the latest episode is none other than Peter Sohn, who's no stranger to the Pixar universe. He's directed "The Good Dinosaur" and "Elemental," both productions under Disney's subsidiary, Pixar Animation Studios.
Peter Sohn: The New Captain of "The Incredibles 3"
Brad Bird and Pixar's creative head, Pete Docter, saw something special in Peter Sohn and chose him to helm the "Incredibles" series. Sohn and Brad Bird first crossed paths during his studies, with the senior colleague hiring him for "The Iron Giant." Since then, Sohn has worked on every one of Bird's films and other Pixar hits like "Up" and "Toy Story 3."
Born to Korean immigrant parents, Sohn wasn't just a talent behind the drawing board at Pixar. He also lent his voice to characters in films like "Ratatouille," "Lightyear," and yes, you guessed it, "The Incredibles."
- Pixar Animation Studios
- Walt Disney
- The Hollywood Reporter
- News on the third part of 'The Incredibles' has been confirmed by Walt Disney, and it will be directed by Peter Sohn at Pixar Animation Studios, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
- The upcoming movie 'The Incredible 3' will be Peter Sohn's directorial work, joining the list of movies-and-tv under entertainment that he has contributed to, including previous Pixar productions like 'The Good Dinosaur' and 'Elemental'.
