Rob Minkoff, best known as a co-director of Disney’s animated “The Lion King” and a director of “Stuart Little,” is in advanced discussions to develop and executive produce the family film “Storm Dogs.” Variety and Deadline both report that Minkoff would serve as the creative lead on the project.
“Storm Dogs” is the next title from the Tilly Norwood creator Particle 6. The film is described as AI-assisted and as a family comedy-drama/adventure. According to the outlets, the story centers on a toddler named Poppy who is separated from her adult caretaker after a storm hits her English village. While both sources align on the project’s core premise and Minkoff’s potential role, they differ slightly in how they frame the film’s genre emphasis—Deadline highlights it as a family adventure, while Variety describes it in terms of family comedy-drama.
The reports do not indicate a production timeline or release date, and the deal is still described as being in discussions rather than finalized.
