Riverdance: The Animated Adventure Coming to Sky Cinema & NOW

The Sky original Riverdance: The Animated Adventure, co-produced by Aniventure and River Productions, is slated to make its debut in the U.K. and Ireland exclusively on Sky Cinema and the streaming service NOW later this month.

Riverdance: The Animated Adventure follows an Irish boy named Keegan (Sam Hardy) and a Spanish girl named Moya (Hannah Herman Cortes) as they travel into the mythical world of the legendary Megaloceros Giganteus, who teach them to appreciate Riverdance as a celebration of life. It will premiere on May 28.

Directed by Eamonn Butler and Dave Rosenbaum and featuring an original score from Bill Whelan, Riverdance: The Animated Adventure boasts a voice cast that includes Pierce Brosnan (Die Another Day, Mamma Mia!), John Kavanagh (Vikings, Alexander), Brendan Gleeson (Calvary, the Harry Potter series) and Aisling Bea (This Way Up, Living with Yourself). The film also stars Lilly Singh (Bad Moms, Ice Age: Collision Course), Jermaine Fowler (Coming 2 America, Friends of the People) and Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, The Young Offenders). It also features a brand-new single by Lyra.

Zai Bennett, managing director of content at Sky UK & Ireland, said: “Riverdance has been a cultural phenomenon across the world for more than 25 years. This magical animated adventure brings the spirit of Riverdance to life for a new generation, and Sky Cinema customers are going to love it!”

Dave Rosenbaum, director of Riverdance: The Animated Adventure, added: “This transcendent entertainment is what makes Riverdance a unique and exciting source for an animated feature. Our film celebrates the power of music and dance in new, unexpected ways. It illustrates the richness of Ireland’s history, nature and people. And it brings to the screen an original world full of comedy and drama, drawn from our imagination.”

Moya Doherty, who produced alongside Peter and Adam Nagle, commented: “This beautiful story brings Riverdance into a new and exciting phase, one which will allow families to enjoy the spectacle together. It reinforces the deep connection of Riverdance to Irish culture both at home and across the globe, and one which introduces Riverdance to a new, young audience many of whom will be experiencing Riverdance for the first time.”