Wolf King
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Based on | Wereworld by Curtis Jobling |
Directed by | Tom Brass |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
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Production company | Lime Pictures |
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Network | Netflix |
Wolf King is an upcoming animated epic fantasy-adventure television series based on the Wereworld novels by Curtis Jobling. Produced by Lime Pictures, the series is scheduled for release in 2025 on Netflix.[3] The animation studios are Jellyfish Pictures and Assemblage Entertainment.
Premise
[edit]In a land once subjugated by werelords, sixteen-year-old Drew Ferran realizes he is the last member in a long ancestral line of werewolves. Drew must confront and overthrow the tyrannical rule of the Lionlords and take back the throne as the statutory wolf king.
Production
[edit]The series was first announced in early June 2022, initially bearing the same title as the source material.[1] In June 2024, during Netflix's Next On Netfix: Animation upfront presentation, the official title Wolf King was revealed with a 2025 release window and that Tom Brass would be directing.[4] Wereworld author and creator Curtis Jobling will serve as producer, alongside Angelo Abela, Tim Compton and Barry Quinn.[3]
Release
[edit]Wolf King is set for a 2025 release on Netflix.[4] In September 2024, an announcement teaser was unveiled during the virtual Geeked Week event.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (June 9, 2022). "Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animation from Europe Ahead of Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Goldbart, Max (September 16, 2024). "'Wolf King': Netflix Unveils Teaser & New Title For Animated Fantasy Adventure Series Based On Curtis Jobling Novels". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Netflix Previews Massive Upcoming 2024-2025 Animation Slate". Animation World Network. June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Amidi, Amid (June 6, 2024). "Netflix Animation Upfront: Over 30 New Series And Features Teased For 2024 And 2025". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Upcoming Netflix original programming
- 2025 British television series debuts
- 2020s British animated television series
- Computer-animated television series
- Animated adventure television series
- Animated fantasy television series
- Animated television series about shapeshifting
- Coming-of-age television shows
- High fantasy television series
- Teen animated television series
- Television series about royalty
- Television series about werewolves
- Television shows based on British novels
- United States television show stubs