Crossing Swords
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
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Production company(s) | Stoopid Buddy Stoodios |
Distributor | Sony Pictures Television |
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Original network | Hulu |
Crossing Swords is an upcoming American adult animated comedy web television series, created by John Harvatine IV and Tom Root, that is set to premiere in 2020 on Hulu. The voice cast is set to consist of Nicholas Hoult, Luke Evans, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Tony Hale, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Adam Pally, Adam Ray, Tara Strong, and Alanna Ubach.
Premise
Crossing Swords follows "Patrick, a goodhearted peasant who lands a coveted squire position at the royal castle. His dream job quickly turns into a nightmare when he learns his beloved kingdom is run by a hornet's nest of horny monarchs, crooks and charlatans. Even worse, Patrick's valor made him the black sheep in his family, and now his criminal siblings have returned to make his life hell. War, murder, full frontal nudity—who knew brightly colored peg people led such exciting lives?"[1]
Cast and characters
Production
Development
On September 27, 2018, it was announced that Hulu had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was created John Harvatine IV and Tom Root who were also expected to serve as executive producers. The series was set to be produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and distributed by Sony Pictures Television.[1][2]
Casting
Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that the series' voice cast would consist of Nicholas Hoult, Luke Evans, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Tony Hale, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Adam Pally, Adam Ray, Tara Strong, and Alanna Ubach.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (September 27, 2018). "Hulu Orders 'Crossing Swords' Animated Series Starring Nicholas Hoult From 'Robot Chicken' Team". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- 1 2 Otterson, Joe (September 27, 2018). "Hulu Orders Animated Comedy 'Crossing Swords' Starring Nicholas Hoult". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2018.