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.

The original star of The Princess and the Frog is speaking up about Disney canceling the planned TV show centering around Princess Tiana, and her words are notable!Back in 2020 (which feels so much longer than five years),

Anika Noni Rose is breaking her silence over Disney's decision earlier this month not to move forward with animated musical series 'Tiana'.

Anika Noni Rose is “deeply disappointed” that ‘The Princess and the Frog’ won’t be made into a television show. The announcement has sparked widespread reaction from fans, with thousands expressing their disappointment across social media platforms.

"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.

Florida A&M University alumna Anika Noni Rose has broken her silence following the cancellation of Tiana, the animated musical series offshoot of the popular Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. Rose is the voice behind the iconic Princess Tiana.