Apple Original Films Making Animated Adaptation of Children’s Book ‘Little Santa,’ ‘Flight of the Conchords’ Star Bret McKenzie Will Write Songs

Apple Original Films announced an animated feature adaptation of the children's book "Little Santa" on November 15, 2023. The project will be directed by Peter Baynton, who previously won an Academy Award for Apple's animated short "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse." Bret McKenzie, known for his work on "Flight of the Conchords," will write original songs for the film. McKenzie is an Oscar and Grammy-winning songwriter, comedian, and actor. The adaptation aims to bring the beloved holiday story to a new audience through animation. Further details regarding the plot and voice cast have not yet been released, but the involvement of Baynton and McKenzie suggests a high-quality production with a focus on music and visual storytelling. This move by Apple Original Films indicates a continued investment in family-friendly content and animated features.