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.

Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Mermaids and Go, Diego, Go!: Safari Rescue are both available now for the Nintendo DS for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Sonny, played by Acston Lucas Porto; Diego played by Jacob Rodriguez; Dora, played Samantha Lorraine; and Naiya, played by Mariana Garzón Toro, in "Dora and the ...

Go, Diego, Go! Safari Rescue caters to this set, with only the simplest gameplay, all-touch controls, and constant audio explanation of what is required.

While the Go, Diego, Go! TV program serves as a pretty good educational show for children, Go, Diego, Go! Great Dinosaur Rescue doesn't do a whole lot to teach the youngsters very much.

Go, Diego, Go! is a children's television series created by Chris Gifferd and Valerie Walsh, and is a spin-off of Dora the Explorer.