Netflix unveils premiere date and voice cast for ‘Skull Island’
Netflix has confirmed that its much-anticipated animated series Skull Island will premiere next month. Written and created by Brian Duffield (Cocaine Bear, Love and Monsters) and exec produced by Duffield with Jacob Robinson, Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers and Thomas Tull. Taking on animation duties are Powerhouse Animation, whose previously projects include the acclaimed series Castlevania and Blood of Zeus. The announcement is accompanied by an official teaser, key poster art and cast details.
Skull Island takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Mae Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
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Heading up the ensemble cast is Nicolas Cantu (Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky, The Fabelmans) as main protagonist Charlie, alongside Mae Whitman (Family Guy, DC Super Hero Girls) as Annie, Darren Barnett (Never Have I Ever, Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles) as Mike, Benjamin Bratt as Cap (Poker Face, Coco), and Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis, Glow) as Irene.
Skull Island will make its global debut on June 22, 2023, exclusively on Netflix