Ava DuVernay Teams with Warner Bros. Animation for Family Series

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) and writer, director and producer Ava DuVernay are developing an animated family show based on the best-selling book series Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland.

The studio secured the exclusive rights to the fantasy book series for DuVernay in a highly competitive situation. The Wings of Fire franchise has, thus far, spawned 15 novels, 3 graphic novels and 4 short stories. There are more than 9 million copies in print, available in 16 languages.

The Wings of Fire book series is an epic adventure set in a world entirely ruled by dragons. Across two continents and 10 tribes, the series explores vicious wars, enduring friendships, and heroic quests that span generations of fascinating dragon characters.

WBA is producing the project with DuVernay, who serves as executive producer, through her ARRAY Filmworks production company. Dan Milano (Glitch Techs), Christa Starr, Sutherland and WBA’s Sam Register (Teen Tians Go!) are also on board as executive producers.

This marks the first animated project for DuVernay as part of her exclusive overall deal with the Warner Bros. Television Group.