"The series was a long time coming, and a lot of beautiful work was put into it by all of the creatives involved," the actress, who voiced Tiana in the original 2009 film, said on social media.

Though the series has been shelved, PEOPLE confirmed that the studio is working on a separate short-form special inspired by the original movie Anika Noni Rose is breaking her silence after Disney canceled Tiana.

Disney+ cancels Princess and the Frog series due to 2D animation decline and financial considerations. Lead voice actor expresses deep disappointment over series cancellation on Instagram. A Tiana Special Event on Disney+ could serve as a test for potential Princess and the Frog sequel.