EXCLUSIVE: New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman teams up with Graphic India for the English-language animated film. Cinnamon.
Based on a short story written by Gaiman, the screenplay is adapted by the Coraline Author and leading Indian animation writer and creator, Sharad Devarajan (The Legend of Hanuman; Baahubali: The Lost Legends) with Sarena Khan and Sujatha SV. Indian animator Jeevan J. Kang will direct.
Project Blurb: Cinnamon was born with pearly eyes, which blind her to the physical world. Their fate is forever determined when a mysterious talking tiger appears. Offering to guide her through the wonders and trials of the wilderness, Cinnamon begins a dangerous adventure that will shape her path and test her resolve. She enters a hidden realm where the line between the everyday and the mystical is as thin as a whisper, and where the ancient wisdom of India breathes life into a jungle full of secrets.
Gaiman said: “I am delighted to be working with Sharad Devarajan and his exceptional team Cinnamon. Sharad’s passion for storytelling and deep understanding of Indian culture and mythology make him the perfect partner to bring this story to life. Together we create a film that transports audiences to a world of magic, wonder and eternal truths, a story that celebrates the transformative power of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. I can’t wait to share this incredible journey with animation fans old and new around the world.”
Devarajan added: “Neil Gaiman is one of the greatest storytellers of our time, if not of all time.” It is an honor to bring his enchanting story of Cinnamon to audiences around the world. Inspired by Indian fables, “Cinnamon” weaves together the timeless theme of Dharma as a young princess embarks on a journey of courage and self-discovery. At its core, it’s about the universal human experience of the eternal battle between light and darkness.”
Previously, Devarajan and Kang created and produced the animated series at Graphic India (directed by Kang). The Legend of Hanuman which reached #1 on the Disney+Hotstar charts upon its release.
producers for Cinnamon are Gaiman and Cat Mihos for The Blank Corporation and Devarajan, Khan and Kang are producing for Graphic India, which is also the production studio animating the project.