x
Breaking News
More () »

Obamas' production company to create STEM centered animated series for Netflix

An animated series featuring a young Black scientist is said to be coming to Netflix in 2021.

The Obama’s and “Doc McStuffins” creator Chris Nee are teaming up with Netflix to add a new animation series.

According to an article in Black Enterprise, the former president and first lady’s production company, Higher Ground Productions and Nee created more than 40, 12-minute episodes. 

The series is centered around a young Black scientist named Ada Twist. 

The show was apparently inspired by a popular book series written by Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts, which encourages young Black girls to pursue a career in the STEM field.

Ada Twist is expected to debut in 2021, the article says.

RELATED: While I have your attention

RELATED: Michelle Obama takes home Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album

RELATED: Georgia school district votes to name school after Michelle Obama

RELATED: Teen flies a plane before driving a car, pursuing career as naval aviator

►Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the WHAS11 News app now. For Apple or Android users.  

Before You Leave, Check This Out