Wolf King

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Wolf King
Genre
Based onWereworld
by Curtis Jobling
Directed byTom Brass
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Angelo Abela
  • Tim Compton
Producers
  • Curtis Jobling
  • Barry Quinn
Production company Lime Pictures
Original release
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.

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Premise

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

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

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 Milligan, Mercedes (June 9, 2022). "Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animation from Europe Ahead of Annecy". Animation Magazine . Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. 1 2 "Netflix Previews Massive Upcoming 2024-2025 Animation Slate". Animation World Network. June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  4. 1 2 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.
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