Willem Dafoe to Star in ‘Togo,’ Exclusive to Disney’s Streaming Service

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Disney is getting into the streaming game in a big way, and that platform just added another exclusive and Willem Dafoe to the roster.

Willem Dafoe has signed on to star in Togo, a new film that will be exclusive to Disney's upcoming streaming service. The film will be directed by Ericson Core (Invincible, Point Break) and written by Tom Flynn, with Kim Zubick producing. Jessica Virtue and Louie Provost are overseeing the project

Togo revolves around a man named Leonhard Seppala and his dog Balto, who took part in what has been called the Great Race of Mercy. In 1925 dog-sled teams were used to transport diphtheria antitoxin serum to a town over 700 miles away to help quell an epidemic, and the conditions were extremely brutal. Seppala and Balto faced 30 degrees below zero temperatures and gale force winds throughout their journey, but managed to successfully deliver their precious cargo. Dafoe will be playing the role of Seppala.

This isn't the first time this story has been brought to life via film, as in 1995 Amblin Entertainment produced an animated film called Balto, though the film focused more on Balto obviously and not his owner. This film aims to focus on the relationship between the two and how their friendship grew over the course of their perilous journey.

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