Four years ago, Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind Rebel Moon, along with his producing partner and wife Deborah Snyder, had a meeting with Netflix executives about possibilities in animation.
The medium was growing fast inside the company, paralleling its rapidly expanding subscriber base. One executive suggested they explore Norse mythology. Zack Snyder, known for his affinity for grand mythological themes, instantly connected with the idea. Joined by storyboard artist and animation director Jay Oliva, the Snyders developed a love and revenge tale titled Twilight of the Gods.
We pitched them an outline; they had a few notes but they let us have free reign,
Deborah Snyder shared at a Netflix animation event. They had no guardrails, no limitations.
This free-wheeling ethos now characterizes Netflix’s animation arm. From preschoolers to adults, the company unveiled a diverse array of shows and movies, spanning styles from cute and glossy to dark and lush.
A Killer Terminator
Timothy Olyphant, known for his role in FX’s Justified, will voice the Terminator robot in Terminator Zero. Written by Mattson Tomlin, who also wrote The Batman II, this series will premiere on August 29.
Star-Studded Voice Casts
Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, Margot Martindale, and Johnny Vegas lend their voices to The Twits, directed by Phil Johnston of Ralph Breaks the Internet. Additionally, Hayley Atwell, Kal Penn, and LeVar Burton are part of the English voice cast for The Imaginary, debuting on July 5.
Return of Wallace & Gromit
The beloved duo returns in Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. The cast includes Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, and more.
Future Projects and Metrics
The lineup starts strong with the feature Ultraman, based on the iconic Japanese franchise. Directed by Shannon Tindle, it premieres on June 14.
For Netflix, animation is now an indispensable part of business strategy. Approximately 130 million households watch animated content monthly. Shows like CoComelon Lane and movies such as Leo and The Sea Beast have achieved massive viewership.
A Broader Engagement
When most people think about animation, they think about Saturday morning cartoons or G-rated movies,
said host Christopher Sean during the presentation. But animation is so much more than a kids’ genre. It’s a way to tell all kinds of stories for all kinds of audiences.
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