Netflix has released the trailer for new epic adventure fantasy, Wolf King, which is Lime Picture’s first animated series.
It’s been adapted from Curtis Jobling’s Werewolf books and follows hero Drew Ferran, who as he comes of age, discovers he’s the last in a long line of werewolves.
“Until Lime Pictures and Netflix knocked on my door four years ago, I would never have dreamt that we’d see my Wereworld books make the transition from page to screen,” said Jobling.
“It’s been a fantastic journey through production (appropriate for such a fantastic tale) and I hope that when Wolf King finally lands, viewers can see the love, detail and incredible hard work our talented team have put into it.”
As the rightful (yet reluctant) ruler of a land governed by Werelords, Drew must fight to abolish the tyranny of the Lion lords and reclaim the throne.
The cast includes CBBC and Cold Feet star, Ceallach Spellman as Drew, plus Nina Barker, Georgia Lock, Chris Lew, Tom Rhys and Peter Serafinowicz.
“After making family and teen dramas for Netflix (Free Rein, Zero Chill) Lime were approached to produce an animation, bringing a dramatic lens to the medium. The end result of that collaboration with our studio partners is something really striking and special,” said Executive Producer, Angelo Abela.
Wolf King was produced by Angelo Abela, Tim Compton, Curtis Jobling and Barry Quinn for Lime Pictures. It was directed by Tom Brass.
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“We’re thrilled to bring Wolf King to the screen for Netflix,” added Executive Producer Compton.
“Curtis’ Wereworld book series is a truly distinctive epic. Bringing this unique and expansive fantasy to life with such talented partners, writers and cast has been a privilege for the team at Lime Pictures. We can’t wait for the Netflix audience to discover and explore the world of the Werelords.”
The Liverpool production company worked with lead animation studio Jellyfish Pictures, along with Assemblage Entertainment, Brain Audio and Dock10.
It will air on March 20th on Netflix.
