What we know about Inside Out spin-off Dream Productions

Ready to return to the world of Inside Out? Pixar is expanding its emotion-packed franchise with Dream Productions, a new spin-off show heading to Disney+.

The four-episode series will land on Disney's streaming service just months after Inside Out 2 was released. The record-breaking sequel dived back into the mind of Riley, the teenage protagonist, as she grappled with emotions such as Joy, Sadness and Anxiety.

Here's everything you need to know about Dream Productions, including its release date, cast and plot.

When will Dream Productions be released?

All four episodes of Dream Productions will be released on Disney+ on Wednesday, 11 December. Pixar has billed the spin-off show as a "limited series", which suggests there will not be a second season.

However, it could pave the way for a possible Inside Out 3, which has yet to be green-lit by the animation giant.

Is there a trailer for Dream Productions?

Yes, Pixar has released a brief teaser for Dream Productions. The clip gives Inside Out fans a first look at this zany follow-up series and its returning characters, plus some new faces. Watch it below:

What will Dream Productions be about?

Like both Inside Out movies, Dream Productions will be set inside Riley's mind. The key difference is that it will be framed as a mockumentary, and will focus on the "inner workings of the studio behind her dreams" rather than her emotions. It will take place between the original 2015 film and Inside Out 2.

The official synopsis reads: "Riley is growing up and when her memories need some extra processing, Joy and the rest of the Core Emotions send them to Dream Productions.

"Acclaimed director Paula Persimmon faces a nightmare of her own: Trying to create the next hit dream after being paired up with Xeni, a smug daydream director looking to step up into the big leagues of night dreams."

Pete Docter, who directed the original Inside Out, said the series would showcase "Pixar creativity at its finest". He added: "We're excited fans won't have to wait long for more great content from the world of Inside Out. Dream Productions offers up a treasure trove of jokes and fun as it digs deeper into one of our favorite parts of the first film, the making of Riley's dreams."

In a separate interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said it would be "unique and bold, unlike anything we’ve done before" and would explore "power of dreams and how they affect us in our waking life".

The only other Pixar franchises to have landed their own spin-off shows are Toy Story and Monsters Inc.

Who is in the cast of Dream Productions?

Many familiar Inside Out cast members will return for Dream Productions. Child star Kensington Tallman will be back to voice protagonist Riley, after taking over the role from Kaitlyn Dias in Inside Out 2. Amy Poehler, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith will all reprise their roles as Riley's core emotions: Joy, Disgust, Fear, Anger and Sadness, respectively.

The IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade will provide the voice of Xeni, while Wine Country's Paula Pell will play fellow director Paula Persimmon. Other stars will include Saturday Night Live alum Maya Rudolph and Toy Story 4's Ally Maki.

Dream Productions will be written by Mike Jones, who penned Pixar's existential Soul and coming-of-age flick Luca.

Dream Productions will be released on Disney+ on 11 December

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