'Matrix' actor Laurence Fishburn is stepping into the role of executive producer for a new Disney Channel series. The celebrated entertainer has been roped into producing 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur', which is based on the comic book series.

Disney Channel Greenlights ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur Animated Series, Exec Produced By Laurence Fishburne https://t.co/hoRFhOwZkU pic.twitter.com/qV5bl8Pvdc — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 24, 2019

The series is going to be animated and follows the life and times of super-genius 13-year-old Lunella Lafayette and her massive, ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. Lunella accidentally brings the giant dinosaur into present-day New York City through a time vortex. But the two eventually form a unique bond and take on the task of protecting the city's Lower East Side from the dangers of evil.

Laurence Fishburne to Produce Marvel Animated Series for Disney Channel https://t.co/oJzv3UtHf7 pic.twitter.com/zwL9RAYWpR — Variety_TV (@Variety_TV) August 24, 2019

The announcement came during Disney's D23 Expo. Fishburne was quoted by Variety, saying: "As an avid comic book fan, I am thrilled to be involved with 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.' Disney Channel is the perfect platform to explore this pint-sized female African American superhero and I can’t wait for their audience to enjoy the lighthearted adventures of Lunella and Devil Dinosaur."

@JimHillMedia Spotted Laurence Fishburne at Napa Rose last night. Today announced new Marvel cartoon coming to Disney Channel, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. pic.twitter.com/4otzii3wnB — Keith Buczak (@choirboy501) August 24, 2019

Fishburne's name was circling the internet because of the recent announcement that a fourth 'Matrix' movie was in the makes. While Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss are set to reprise their roles, Fishburne will not be returning to his legendary role of Morpheus. Sources suggest that Morpheus's mantel will be handed over to an actor who is younger.