Netflix is set to drop its new animated series Wolf King,this week – and fans of the beloved book series Wereworld can’t wait to see the world brought to life
Netflix is set to drop the much-anticipated Wolf King this week and fans of Curtis Jobling’s Wereworld books are buzzing with excitement.
The animated series, featuring Ceallach Spellman, Nina Barker-Francis, Georgia Lock and Chris Lew Kum Hoi as teenagers navigating a shapeshifting world, will be available for streaming from Thursday (March 20).
First announced during Netflix’s Geeked Week last year, Wolf King later released a two-minute trailer giving viewers a taste of what’s to come.
Cold Feet star Ceallach Spellman lends his voice to the protagonist Drew, who discovers he is the last in a line of Werewolves, setting him on a perilous journey.
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As the rightful but hesitant ruler of a land ruled by Werelords, Drew must overthrow the oppressive Lion Lords and reclaim the throne from King Leopold and Prince Lucas, voiced by Ralph Ineson and Tom Rhys Harries, reports Surrey Live.
The impressive voice cast also includes Peter Serafinowicz, Paterson Joseph, Kate Fleetwood and David Dawson, bringing characters to life in the new animated series.
After the trailer release, fans took to social media to express their excitement. One fan wrote: “Finally, a series that explains that wolves are not the only werebeasts.” A second person chimed in: “Lions and wolves and a throne… Oh, my.”
A third fan commented: “Ok, I want this to succeed. I can see by the trailer that they’re putting a lot of love and effort into this production. I hope it gets all the seasons it deserves.” Another agreed: “About damn time we finally got a Werewolf/Lycan as a protagonist! LET’S GO! ! ! ! .”
One nostalgic fan gushed: “I remember reading the series as a kid, nowadays seems like a fever dream, love that it’s getting a show!” Another excitedly commented: “Man, I forgot about this book series. So glad to see it get a show of its own.”
Executive Producer Tim Compton expressed his excitement about the upcoming adaptation by Lime Pictures, saying: “We’re thrilled to bring Wolf King to the screen for Netflix. Curtis’ Wereworld book series is a truly distinctive epic.
“It’s been an honour for our team at Lime Pictures to work with such talented partners, writers and cast to bring this unique and expansive fantasy to life,” he added.
“We can’t wait for the Netflix audience to discover and explore the world of the Werelords.”
Wolf King drops on Netflix on Thursday, March 20
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