Acclaimed kids' animation Pablo is set to return to RTE Jr and CBeebies for a second series on October 7.
The show features an all-autistic cast and tells the story of Pablo, a smart and curious five-year-old boy who has autism.
And the show, which is the brainchild of Co Down-based production company, Paper Owl Films, is now set for the big time.
It's soon to become a fully-fledged kids’ franchise with a four-book publishing deal from Penguin, a UK-wide theatre production in partnership with Selladoor and a music album planned for the coming months.
The 2D animated show first aired in 2017 and has been praised for its depiction of the autism spectrum.
The creator of Pablo, Grainne McGuinness, said: “Pablo has become a firm favourite in the hearts and minds of all kids across the world.
"We couldn’t be prouder of the real-world impact our show has made and the Pablo team, both talent and production, has been working incredibly hard over the last two years to create a follow-up series that is as universally entertaining and meaningful as the last.
“Now that we are at the periphery of the Pablo brand becoming much more than a TV show and an entire kids’ franchise, it’s more important than ever that we continue to appeal to all families without losing the important mission at our very core.
"We want our show to be fun and charming so all kids fall in love with our hero, Pablo, and feel inspired by his incredible adventures, whilst encouraging the audience to appreciate the perspective."
