ZAG, the studio known for Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, has announced a new family entertainment franchise called Carmen. The project draws inspiration from the life of former Formula 1 driver Carmen Jorda and her efforts to break barriers in motorsport.

The franchise will include a theatrical animated feature, an animated series, and a licensing and consumer products program. This marks ZAG‘s first venture into the world of motorsport-themed storytelling. A team of experienced industry professionals is leading the project:

• Jeremy Zag, founder and CEO of ZAG, will serve as producer.
• Michael Gracey, director of The Greatest Showman and Better Man, will bring his visual and emotional storytelling to the project.
• Tyler Thompson, co-founder of Cross Creek Pictures and producer of films such as Black Swan, Everest, and Rush, will also produce.
• Andrea Puig, a former executive at HBO Max and Netflix, will act as executive producer, contributing her expertise in global storytelling.

The team aims to bring Jorda‘s story to audiences with a focus on scale, emotion, and cinematic quality. Jeremy Zag shared that the studio is committed to creating heroes who inspire children, and that Carmen Jorda‘s journey is a powerful example of perseverance and self-belief.

Carmen Jorda expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating that she hopes her story will encourage young girls to pursue their dreams in motorsport. Michael Gracey described Jorda’s journey as one of resilience and ambition, while Tyler Thompson highlighted her remarkable achievements in racing. Andrea Puig emphasized the importance of sharing a female-driven story centered on determination and ambition.

The synopsis for Carmen centers on a young woman navigating the intense world of racing, where she must overcome fear, doubt, and pressure to reclaim her dreams. The story blends cinematic action with themes of empowerment and emotional growth, aiming to inspire a new generation.

Carmen Jorda is known for her role as a development driver for Lotus and Renault in Formula 1, making her only the 11th woman to be included in a driver line-up for a major F1 team. Her racing career spans GP3, Indy Lights, and the Le Mans Series. As the daughter of former racing driver José Miguel Jorda, she has been involved in motorsport from a young age and is a strong advocate for female drivers and greater inclusion in racing.

Recently, it was announced that Jorda will return to the Enstone team as Alpine’s head of F1 Academy, where she will lead mentorship initiatives for female drivers and support Alpine’s F1 Academy entry in 2026.

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