Vivo, the upcoming American computer-animated musical comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation. The film is directed by Kirk DeMicco and co-directed by Brandon Jeffords, from a screenplay by Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes and DeMicco, and a story that was based on the original idea by Peter Barsocchini, with songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In this cast are Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldana, Juan de Marcos González Michael Rooker Brian Tyree Henry Nicole Byer Gloria Estefan .
The story of the film follows a witty, fun character voiced by Lin-Manuel Miranda who wants to be recognized for his musical talents and not just as an animated video content producer. He tries to get America’s attention with Vivo, a highly unique and high-quality character that can produce videos while singing at the same time.
However, Vivo’s unusual talent is not enough to get America’s attention in a world of more popular content producers like Instagram woman Kylie Jenner or Sky TV sports commentator Tony Romo.
The premise of “Vivo”
The film follows a one-of-a-kind kinkajou named Vivo, who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively Havana square with his beloved owner Andrés. Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duos through their common love of music.
But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andrés receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval, inviting her old partner to her farewell concert in Miami, Florida with the hope of reconnecting, it’s up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andrés never could: a love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to the distant shores of Miami, Vivo will need to accept the help of Gabi – an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum.
Plot Summary of “Vivo”
When Vivo is about to be deported back to his country of origin, he decides that before returning home and giving up on the American Dream for good; he wants to do something great. Â Vivo’s goal is to take a strong interest in music by meeting with Marta Sandoval, an all-female bandleader who has invited him over for her farewell concert in Miami.
To get there, however, Vivo will need help from Gabi – an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum… despite not being able both speak or read English! Together they embark upon a journey where nothing can stop them as long as their love of music never dies (Sony Pictures Animation).
Cast Details of “Vivo”
- Lin-Manuel Miranda as Vivo, a singer-musician kinkajou
- Ynairaly Simo as Gabi, Andrés’ grand-niece
- Zoe Saldana as Rosa, Gabi’s mother and Andrés’ niece
- Juan de Marcos González as Andrés, Vivo’s owner
- Michael Rooker as Lutador, a villainous Everglades python
- Brian Tyree Henry and Nicole Byer as Dancarino and Valentina, a pair of star-crossed spoonbills
- Gloria Estefan as Marta Sandoval
- Leslie David Baker as a Florida bus driver
- Katie Lowes, Olivia Trujillo, and Lidya Jewett as a trio of well-meaning but overzealous scout troopers
Release Date of “Vivo”
On December 14, 2016, the film was scheduled to be theatrically released on December 18, 2020. On January 26, 2018, the film’s theatrical release date was moved a month earlier, to November 6, 2020. On November 1, 2019, the film’s theatrical release date was moved to April 16, 2021, only to be delayed to June 4, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 26, 2021, Sony announced the cancellation of the film’s theatrical release and licensed the film rights to Netflix, with Sony retaining home entertainment, linear TV, and Chinese distribution rights. The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix on August 6, 2021.
