Draft:Golden Axe (TV series)
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| Golden Axe | |
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| Based on | Golden Axe by Sega |
| Showrunner | Joe Chandler |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Comedy Central |
Golden Axe is an upcoming American adult animated fantasy sitcom created by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler for Comedy Central. It is based on the video game series of the same name, which was developed and published by Sega.[1][2] The series will feature the voices of Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Carl Tart as the show's main characters.
Plans for an animated series based on the video game franchise were announced in April 2024, when the cable channel was giving a 10 episode series order, and it is produced by CBS Eye Animation Productions, an animation arm of CBS Studios, Sony Pictures Television, Original Film, Sega Sammy Group and Important Science, with Titmouse, Inc. handling the show's animation. That same day, the main cast were officially confirmed.
Premise
[edit]Golden Axe is a "hilarious animated comedy adventure", based on the 1989 arcade game of the same name. This follows a trio of warriors: Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead. They once again battle to save Yuria from an evil giant known as Death Adder, who does not seem to be dead. The warriors are excitement to rescue the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on his side.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Matthew Rhys as Gilius Thunderhead
- Liam McIntyre as Ax Battler
- Lisa Gilroy as Tyris Flare
- Danny Pudi as Hampton Squib
- Carl Tart as Chronos "Evil" Lait
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On April 17, 2024, Comedy Central announced that they had given a 10-episode series order to an animated series take of the beloved video game series, which was published and owned by Sega.[3][4][5] It is created by Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan, who also co-created with Joe Chandler. McMahan and Chandler will co-write the first episode and serve as executive producers, with Chandler serving as a showrunner. Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina serves as the executive producers of the series, where as Haruki Satomi. Shuji Utsumi, Toru Nakahara, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty and Toby Ascher are on board as well.[6] This comes from CBS Eye Animation Productions, an animation arm of CBS Studios, Sony Pictures Television and Original Film.
Casting
[edit]Following the announcement of the series, Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Carl Tart have been cast as the main characters.
Animation
[edit]The animation for the show is set to be handled by Titmouse, Inc..
Broadcast
[edit]Golden Axe is set to premiere on Comedy Central, An air date for the series is unknown.
References
[edit]- ^ "A Golden Axe Animated Series Is Being Made by the Creator of Star Trek: Lower Decks". IGN.
- ^ "'Golden Axe' Animated Series Based On Video Game Ordered By Comedy Central; Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi Among Voice Cast". April 17, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Golden Axe animated series announced by Comedy Central".
- ^ "Star Trek: Lower Decks Creator Brings Golden Axe Animated Series To Comedy Central". Gamespot.
- ^ "Comedy Central Orders 'Golden Axe' Animated Series Based on Sega Games". Animation Magazine.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 17, 2024). "'Golden Axe' Animated Series From Mike McMahan Set at Comedy Central; Matthew Rhys and Danny Pudi Among Voice Cast". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Golden Axe at IMDb