In Disney+'s upcoming "Myth: A Frozen Tale" short, a familiar friend makes an appearance. According to director Jeff Gipson and production designer Brittany Lee, the salamander-like Fire Spirit who plays a part in the short is indeed Bruni, who debuted in Frozen 2.
Asked directly whether the Fire Spirit was Bruni or another member of his species, Gipson said, "I’d say it was Bruni. I mean, Bruni, or a stylized idea of Bruni."
"It's the story book version of Bruni," Lee agreed.
"Yeah, there we go!" Gipson added. "I like that. The storybook version of Bruni."
In Frozen 2, Bruni appeared to Elsa and Anna in the Northuldra's Enchanted Forest. He bonds with Elsa, who -- as she later discovers -- is an elemental spirit herself, and stays with her as a companion throughout the film. Notably, "Myth: A Frozen Tale" also features the Nokk, the Water Spirit who takes the form of a horse; Gale, the Wind Spirit; and the Earth Giants. As such, it makes sense for Bruni to make a cameo appearance as well.
According to the official description for "Myth: A Frozen Tale,"
Inspired by the exciting environments, themes and elemental characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2, acclaimed director Jeff Gipson (Cycles) brings to life this imaginative and vibrant tale set in an enchanted forest outside of Arendelle. A family gathering for an evening of bedtime stories sets the stage for a magnificent adventure to a colorful and mythical world, which includes close encounters with the Nokk (a water spirit in the form of a mighty stallion), Gale (the playful wind spirit who can manifest as a light breeze or a raging tornado-like force), the Earth Giants (the massive creatures that form the rocky riverbanks and are capable of intense destruction when awakened), and the Fire Spirit (a fast-moving and mercurial salamander named Bruni). As the story unfolds, these spirits come to life and the myth of their past and future is revealed.
Created by director Jeff Gipson and production designer Brittany Lee, "Myth: A Frozen Tale" features Evan Rachel Wood as the voice of Queen Iduna and a score by Joseph Trapanese. The short releases Friday, Feb. 26 on Disney+.