Aquaman: King of Atlantis
Aquaman: King of Atlantis | |
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Directed by | Keith Pakiz |
Starring | |
Composer | Matthew Janszen[1] |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 3 |
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Running time | 45 min. |
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Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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Original network | HBO Max Cartoon Network |
Original release | October 14 October 28, 2021 | –
Aquaman: King of Atlantis is an American three-part animated miniseries produced by James Wan for the streaming service HBO Max, based on the DC Comics character Aquaman.[2] The series is produced by DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Atomic Monster Productions. Set after the events of Wan's 2018 DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film Aquaman,[3][4] although not canonical to the DCEU,[5] the miniseries began on October 14, 2021 and subsequent episodes were released on a weekly basis.[6] It will also air on Cartoon Network as part of the ACME Night block.[7]
Voice cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Cooper Andrews as Aquaman
- Gillian Jacobs as Mera
- Thomas Lennon as Vulko
- Dana Snyder as Ocean Master
- Snyder also voices Robot Hands in Chapter 1
- Andrew Morgado as Petyr Mortikov
Recurring[edit]
- Chris Jai Alex as Toby (Chapter 1), Atlantean Guard (Chapter 2), Atlantean One (Chapter 3)
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Royal Announcer
- Richardson also voices Orca in Chapter 1 & Chapter 3
- Flula Borg as Mantis (Chapter 1 & Chapter 3)
- Kimberly Brooks as Hammer (Chapter 1 & Chapter 3)
- Kaitlyn Robrock as Gillian, Merdussa (Chapter 1 & Chapter 3)
- Trevor Devall as Elderly Man (Chapter 2 & Chapter 3)
- Armen Taylor as Chef (Chapter 2 & Chapter 3)
Guest[edit]
- Robbie Daymond as Finhead (Chapter 1)
- Regi Davis as Fisherman, Primordeus (Chapter 2)
- Erica Ash as Wendy (Chapter 2)
- Laila Berzins as Boss Crab (Chapter 2)
- Erica Lindbeck as Peasant (Chapter 2)
Episodes[edit]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written and storyboarded by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Chapter One: Dead Sea"[8] | Keith Pakiz | Victor Courtright, Marly Halpern-Graser, Drew Applegate, Matt Bolinger, Roxann Cole, David Davis, Rose Feduk, Jack Kaiser McGee, Nora Meek and Marie Lum | October 14, 2021 | |
On his first day as king of Atlantis, Aquaman must prove he's the right man for the job; luckily, Vulko is ready with just the right mission: investigating a distant outpost that no one has heard from in years. | |||||
2 | "Chapter Two: Primordious"[8] | Keith Pakiz | Victor Courtright, Marly Halpern-Graser, Bryan Condon, Drew Applegate, Matt Bolinger, Roxann Cole, David Davis, Rose Feduk, Jack Kaiser McGee, Nora Meek, Marie Lum | October 21, 2021 | |
Aquaman's reputation is under attack, but no one in Atlantis is taking him seriously; to win his subjects over, he sets out on a journey that leads him straight into a horror-tinged mystery. | |||||
3 | "Chapter Three: Tidal Shift"[8] | Keith Pakiz | Victor Courtright, Marly Halpern-Graser, Laura Streebny, Matt Bolinger, Roxann Cole, David Davis, Rose Feduk, Jack Kaiser McGee, Nora Meek, Marie Lum | October 28, 2021 | |
Aquaman discovers the two crystals he acquired earlier warp the fabric of space and time, and could be used to destroy the world. |
Production[edit]
A three-part animated miniseries based on the DC Comics character Aquaman was announced in January 2020.[9] James Wan, who directed the 2018 live-action film and its upcoming 2022 sequel, serves as executive producer. The miniseries premiered on HBO Max.[9][10][11] The characters Mera, Vulko, and Ocean Master also appear in the series.[12][1][13] The series will air on Cartoon Network as part of the ACME Night block.[14] Aquaman: King of Atlantis was released on October 14, 2021.[15]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Hersko, Tyler (July 22, 2020). "Matthew Janszen to Score 'Aquaman: King of Atlantis' for HBO Max — Exclusive". Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Pulliam-Moore, Charles (October 13, 2021). "Aquaman: King of Atlantis' Creators Want to Embrace the Cringe". Gizmodo.
- ^ Keller, Joel (October 18, 2021). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis' On HBO Max, A Wacky Animated Continuation Of Aquaman's DCEU Story". Decider.
- ^ Bullet News Staff (October 27, 2021). "Aquaman: King Of Atlantis Review: The crazy animated sequel to the DCEU Aquaman saga". Bullet News.
- ^ Shaunette, Morgan (October 11, 2021). "Aquaman: King of Atlantis Debuts First Four Minutes Online". Comic Book Resources.
- ^ "Watch: DC's Aquaman Makes a Splash in First 'King of Atlantis' Promo". 10 September 2021.
- ^ "WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19". September 2021.
- ^ a b c ""Dune," "The Many Saints Of Newark," The Third Season Of "Succession," And The Final Season Of "Insecure" Arrive On HBO Max This October". WarnerMedia. September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ a b Boucher, Geoff (2020-01-15). "'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis': HBO Max Greenlights James Wan's Animated Mini-Series – TCA". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ Tara Bennett; Benjamin Bullard (2020-01-15). "Animated Aquaman coming to HBO Max - plus Green Lantern details & more". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ "James Wan producing animated 'Aquaman' for HBO Max". UPI. Archived from the original on 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ Boucher, Geoff (January 15, 2020). "'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis': HBO Max Greenlights James Wan's Animated Mini-Series – TCA". Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ HBO Max Reveals First Image for Upcoming Aquaman: King of Atlantis Animated Series - IGN, archived from the original on 2021-02-18, retrieved 2021-02-19
- ^ "WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19". September 2021.
- ^ "Watch: DC's Aquaman Makes a Splash in First 'King of Atlantis' Promo". 10 September 2021.
External links[edit]
- 2021 American television series debuts
- 2021 American television series endings
- 2020s American animated television series
- American children's animated action television series
- American children's animated science fantasy television series
- American children's animated superhero television series
- Animated television shows based on DC Comics
- Aquaman in other media
- English-language television shows
- HBO Max original programming
- Superhero web series
- Television series by Warner Bros. Animation