Apple TV+ ‘Luck’ is John Lasseter’s post-Pixar redemption arc
John Lasseter’s work on the Apple TV+ animated feature “Luck” was significant, a profile ahead of the film’s release reveals, involving a complete overhaul of the project after joining Skydance Animation.
Following his public ouster of Disney’s Pixar over workplace allegations, Pixar’s John Lasseter joined Skydance Media in 2019 as its animation chief. After his joining, the in-development animated film “Luck” went through the wringer, with Lasseter prompting a restart of the entire creative process to improve the picture.The profile of Lasseter by the New York Times occurs just days ahead of the August 5 release of “Luck” on Apple TV+, a $140m movie all about changes in fortune. While the article covers Lasseter’s exit from Pixar, it also covers the impact of Lasseter joining the Skydance Animation team and taking control of the film.
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