Written by Steve Purcell, Cars on the Road is an upcoming computer-animated series made for Disney+. Pete Docter is the executive producer of the show while it is produced by Marc Sondheimer.
Pixar announced the series back in December 2020 and confirmed its development the same time. It was reported the following year that characters from the Planes franchise will also appear in the series. The brand new show is scheduled to premiere soon.
So, when is the brand new show releasing? What is the plot? Who have been cast in the lead roles? Continue reading to know further details.
Cars on the Road Plot and Cast
The basic premise will follow Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater on a cross-country road trip around the United States. It is set in the world filled with anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles.
The episodes will depict characters in different scenarios, for example, them being chased by the dinosaur-like cars. It will be set in the new locations with new characters, additionally featuring returns of the already established characters from the franchise.
For now, it has been confirmed that Owen Wilson will voice the character of Lightning McQueen and Larry the Cable Guy will portray Mater. Further details about the cast members shall be announced soon and considering that it is a series from Disney, we can expect to see some popular faces.
Cars on the Road Release Date
The makers have not confirmed a specific release date for Cars on the Road. While announcing the series, Pixar stated that the series would release in the fall of 2022.
The number of episodes for the brand new show has not been confirmed yet. The casting of Wilson and Larry were confirmed in November 2021 and filming for the series has possibly ended by now.
Cars on the Road Trailer
The developers have not released a trailer for Cars on the Road until now. It will be out once a release date is confirmed.