The 'Dora the Explorer' franchise's new live-action movie has tapped up-and-comer Jacob Rodriguez for the key role of Diego, Deadline can reveal.

After working with Benicio Del Toro on Escobar: Paradise Lost, Micke Moreno has been cast as Diego in Paramount's live-action Dora the Explorer movie.

Dora The Explorer seen as jungle-loving teen in live-action The Lost City Of Gold trailer.