‘Edmond and Lucy' Returns With Season 2 From MIAM! Animation: Feature Adaptation in Development

Paris-based MIAM! Animation is bringing back its popular preschool series 'Edmond and Lucy' for a second season. Following the success of Season 1, which has been sold in over 150 countries and won the 2023 Unifrance Export Award for best-selling French animated series of the year , the new season will consist of 26 episodes, each 12 minutes long.
The CG-animated series is based on the books by Astrid Desbordes and Marc Boutavant, published by Nathan. It follows the adventures of Edmond the squirrel and Lucy the bear cub, who live in a majestic tree in the heart of a large forest. The show blends humor, nature, and friendship, and stands out for its commitment to ecological values and digital innovation.
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Season 2's greenlight was announced at Annecy on Wednesday during a France Télévisions press conference.
Valérie Expert, CEO and producer at MIAM! Animation, shared her enthusiasm regarding the renewal, saying: 'We're delighted to announce a second season of 'Edmond and Lucy.' The success of the first season confirmed the show's ability to resonate with families worldwide. We're proud to bring more stories that inspire curiosity and respect for nature.'
The new season is co-produced with France Télévisions, supported by the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine and the Département de la Charente. MIAM! Animation also announced the development of a feature film and a digital platform that will extend the 'Edmond and Lucy' experience beyond television.
The animation for Season 2 is being produced at MIAM's studio in Angoulême, reinforcing the region's reputation as a hub for animation.
Season 2 of 'Edmund and Lucy' is set to premiere later this year.
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