Wolf King is an upcoming animated epic fantasy-adventure television series based on the Wereworld novels by Curtis Jobling. Produced by Lime Pictures, the series is scheduled for release in 2025 on Netflix.[3] The animation studios are Jellyfish Pictures and Assemblage Entertainment.

Wolf King
Genre
Based onWereworld
by Curtis Jobling
Directed byTom Brass
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Angelo Abela
  • Tim Compton
Producers
  • Curtis Jobling
  • Barry Quinn
Production companyLime Pictures
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Premise

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In a land once subjugated by werelords, sixteen-year-old Drew Ferran realizes he is the last member in a long ancestral line of werewolves. Drew must confront and overthrow the tyrannical rule of the Lionlords and take back the throne as the statutory wolf king.

Production

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The series was first announced in early June 2022, initially bearing the same title as the source material.[1] In June 2024, during Netflix's Next On Netfix: Animation upfront presentation, the official title Wolf King was revealed with a 2025 release window and that Tom Brass would be directing.[4] Wereworld author and creator Curtis Jobling will serve as producer, alongside Angelo Abela, Tim Compton and Barry Quinn.[3]

Release

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Wolf King is set for a 2025 release on Netflix.[4] In September 2024, an announcement teaser was unveiled during the virtual Geeked Week event.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (June 9, 2022). "Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animation from Europe Ahead of Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Goldbart, Max (September 16, 2024). "'Wolf King': Netflix Unveils Teaser & New Title For Animated Fantasy Adventure Series Based On Curtis Jobling Novels". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Netflix Previews Massive Upcoming 2024-2025 Animation Slate". Animation World Network. June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Amidi, Amid (June 6, 2024). "Netflix Animation Upfront: Over 30 New Series And Features Teased For 2024 And 2025". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
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