Comedy Central is moving forward with a new animated comedy series based on SEGA’s iconic video game series, Golden Axe. The upcoming show is currently in the works by executive producers Mike McMahan (Solar Opposites) and Joe Chandler.
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The network announced the new series earlier today via a press release. The series will also boast an impressive voice cast, including Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, and Carl Tart. CBS Studios is producing the project.
GOLDEN AXE ANIMATED SERIES COMING TO COMEDY CENTRAL
The show has received a 10-episode first-season order. Golden Axe is bein produced by CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film. The series is described as a “hilarious and loving homage” to the long-running video game series, which debuted with the original arcade game in 1989.
The new series will follow veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead, the original playable characters of the first game, as they once again battle to save the land of Yuria from the evil giant, Death Adder, who just can’t stay dead. This time, they will be joined by the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib (Pudi). Squib is a first-time adventurer who has wanted to quest his entire life. Despite his lack of skills, he makes up for it with his positive, can-do attitude.
Rhys (The Americans, Perry Mason) voices Thunderhead, a grumpy dwarf with poor hygiene and a chip on his shoulder. Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty) voices Tyris Flare, a fearsome battle sorceress, who is deadlier in a fight and even deadlier with her sharp wit. McIntyre (Spartacus, The Flash), voices Ax Battler, a barbarian warrior with a strict code of honor and a “sweet golden retriever demeanor.” While he has more brawn than brains, his heart outweighs his brawn. Carl Tart (Star Trek: Lower Decks) voices Chronos “Evil” Lait, a humanoid panther. Chronos is uncomfortably cheesy and can’t read the room.
According to Comedy Central, fans can expect lots of fun cameos from the world of the games for the upcoming series. CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, the animation arm of CBS Studios, is producing the animation. McMahan and Chandler will co-write the first episode and executive produce the show, with Chandler serving as showrunner.
SEGA’s Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi, and Toru Nakahara will also executive produce the show alongside Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, and Toby Ascher of Original Film. Titmouse will serve as the animation studio for the series, with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina serving as executive producers as well.
The series does not yet have an official release date, but it will debut on Comedy Central later on. In December of last year, SEGA also announced an initiative revealing new games in development based on some of the publisher’s classic IPs, including a new video game based on Golden Axe.
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The new Golden Axe game is still in early development. However, it looks to have modern CG graphics and 3D game mechanics. It also looks like a modern update of the classic, hack-and-slash action style of the classic game series. The new game is currently in the works and doesn’t have a release period.
About Golden Axe
Release Date: February 20, 2024 (Season 6); TBA 2025 (Season 7)
Executive Producers / Creators: Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler
Lead Showrunner: Joe Chandler
Executive Producers: Mike McMahan, Joe Chandler, Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsum, Toru Nakahara, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Toby Ascher, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina
Production: CBS Studios, Sony Pictures Television, Original Film, and Titmouse
Network: Comedy Central
Cast: Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, and Carl Tart
Synopsis: In a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s 1989 video game series, Golden Axe follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.
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SOURCE: Comedy Central
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