New stills from Pixar's new film "Luca" released, scheduled to be released in June this year

Empire Magazine has revealed a still from Pixar Studios' new film Luca, a historical and folklore film directed by Pixar's longtime storyteller Enrico Casarosa.

The story takes place on the sunny coast of Italy. The protagonist Luca and his friend Alberto are actually marine creatures. On land, they are no different from ordinary humans, but underwater they turn into fish. They walk, run, and stay in the sun for a whole day, and they also become friends with a human girl.

Director Enrico Casarosa said that "Luca" was inspired by his childhood on the beaches of Genoa, where he met his best friend at the age of 11. He was shy and his friend was a troublemaker. "I wanted to make a movie about the friendship of these children, which helps you grow up."

"Luca" is scheduled to be released in North American theaters on June 18.