“Matthew and Sony Animation’s creative voices are a welcomed addition to the HBO Max family and we can’t wait to bring this joyous story to the world.” “ Hair Love struck a chord that is still resonating deeply with audiences of all ages,” said Billy Wee, senior vp original animation at HBO Max, in a statement. “Couldn’t ask for better partners in Sony Pictures Animation and HBO Max in helping us get Young Love out into the world.” The deal also reunites him with Karen Rupert Toliver, the Oscar-winning producer of Hair Love, who serves as executive vp at Sony’s animation studio. “I am beyond excited to continue telling the story of Stephen, Angela and Zuri and further explore the dynamics of a young Black millennial family we established in our short film Hair Love as an animated series,” said Cherry in a released statement. The news comes fresh off Cherry’s multiyear first-look deal with Warner Bros. 'Love & Death' Team Recall the "Big Surprise" of Learning Another Candy Montgomery Story Was Coming to TV
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