Trailer released for Netflix’s ‘The Cuphead Show’
The Cuphead Show (Image via Netflix)
Netflix have this week released the first full trailer for The Cuphead Show, their anticipated adaptation of the enormously successful Studio MDHR indie platformer Cuphead: “Don’t Deal with the Devil” released in 2017. With art direction by Andrea Fernández, the trailer showcases the series’ look that, as with the game, draws on the classic era of 1930s rubberhose animation (notably that produced by Fleischer Studios), albeit with a contemporary twist on its design sensibilities. The voice cast for the series is headed up by Tru Valentino as Cuphead and Frank Todaro as his brother Mugman, supported by Joe Hanna (Elder Kettle), Luke Millington-Drake (Devil), Grey Griffin (Ms. Chalice) and Wayne Brady (King Dice), with music by Ego Plum. Set to launch next month on the popular streaming platform, the show will be comprised of 12×12 minute episodes.
Based on the award-winning video game that smashed onto the scene with a gorgeous retro animation style, THE CUPHEAD SHOW! is a character-driven comedy series following the unique misadventures of loveable, impulsive scamp Cuphead and his cautious but easily swayed brother Mugman. As the two scour their surreal homeworld of the Inkwell Isles in search of fun and adventure, they always have each other’s back. Unless there’s only one cookie left, in which case it’s every cup for himself. THE CUPHEAD SHOW! combines nostalgic delights, side-splitting gags, and a healthy dose of the heebie jeebies—especially when a ridiculously weird nemesis, The Devil himself, arrives on the scene to toy with our heroes. For King Features, C.J. Kettler will serve as the Executive Producer and Cuphead creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer will serve as Executive Producers for Studio MDHR. The series will be produced by Netflix Animation and is executive produced by Emmy and Annie Award-winning producer, Dave Wasson (Mickey Mouse Shorts) and co-executive produced by Cosmo Segurson (Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling).
The Cuphead Show! comes to Netflix on February 18th. In the meantime, join Cuphead & Mugman in a new adventure at CupheadCountdown.com