{
  "id": 14006252,
  "title": "Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Team on Taking ‘Big Swings’ and Leaning Darker for the Animated Witch Tale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/disneys-hexed-team-on-taking-big-swings-and-leaning-darker-for-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T17:15:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/hexed-preview-walt-disney-animation-studios-jared-bush/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Disney's latest animated feature, \"Hexed,\" is set to captivate audiences with its darker, more mature storytelling. The film follows a teenage witch named Billie (played by Hailee Steinfeld) who is transported to the magical world of Hexe, where she teams up with a sarcastic three-eyed cat named Beef Roger Crumbchuck (voiced by Walton Goggins) to stop the villainous queen of witches, Queen Celeste. With a release date set for Thanksgiving, early footage showcased the team's commitment to pushing creative boundaries and delivering a thrilling, emotionally resonant experience. Director Jason Hand and Fawn Veerasunthorn shared their excitement about venturing into darker territory for Disney, emphasizing the importance of maintaining authenticity in the story and its characters. Producer Roy Conli stated that the team took significant risks with \"Hexed,\" with the focus remaining on crafting a genuine emotional connection between the protagonist, Billie, and her mother, Alice (Rashida Jones).",
  "summary": "The film, directed by Jason Hand and Fawn Veerasunthorn, arrives this Thanksgiving The post Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Team on Taking ‘Big Swings’ and Leaning Darker for the Animated Witch Tale appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Disney's animated film 'Hexed' explores darker, mature themes.",
    "Teen witch Billie teams with sarcastic cat Beef Roger for adventure.",
    "Production took creative risks to deliver emotional, authentic story."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}