However, one upcoming project fans were especially excited about was Tiana, a Disney+ series that would act as a sequel to the beloved 2009 film. At the time, the series was announced alongside a Moana TV show, Zootopia Plus, and Baymax, which would all be sequels to their respective hit movies.

Though the series has been shelved, PEOPLE confirmed that the studio is working on a separate short-form special inspired by the original movie Anika Noni Rose is breaking her silence after Disney canceled Tiana.

Anika Noni Rose is “deeply disappointed” after Disney scrapped its planned “Princess and the Frog” television series for Disney+ after years in development. The series, titled “Tiana,” was first announced in 2020.

"I, too, am deeply disappointed that the continuation of Tiana's journey in series form has been cut short,” actress Anika Noni Rose wrote.

One person particularly disheartened by Disney’s decision is voice actor Anika Noni Rose, who voiced Tiana and is now out of the job. On Instagram today, Rose said she was as “deeply disappointed” as the fans who sent her messages of “kindness,

"The series was a long time coming, and a lot of beautiful work was put into it by all of the creatives involved," the actress, who voiced Tiana in the original 2009 film, said on social media.

Disney has officially shelved its highly anticipated Tiana series, disappointing fans who have waited years for the return of its groundbreaking princess character. The cancellation represents part of a larger strategic shift at Walt Disney Animation Studios as the entertainment giant moves away from producing long-form original content for its streaming platform.

Rose encouraged fans to show their utmost support for the forthcoming "Tiana Special Event" inspired by "The Princess and the Frog".

Anika Noni Rose breaks her silence following the canecellation of a Tiana, the animinated offshoot of The Princess and the Frog.

Anika Noni Rose explained why she is 'deeply disappointed' in Disney after the studio scrapped 'The Princess and the Frog' Disney+ series.

Tiana's original voice actress has some strong words on Disney deciding to cancel an animated series based on the cult 2009 film!