Comedy Central has announced a new animated series based on Sega's classic beat 'em up video game franchise. golden ax.
The network has ordered 10 episodes of the show, which will star Liam McIntyre as protagonist Ax Battler, who is described as “a barbarian warrior with a strict code of honor and a sweet golden retriever demeanor.” He will be joined by Matthew Rhys (The Americans) as the “grumpy battle dwarf” Gilius Thunderhead, Danny Pudi (mythical quest) as a naïve “first-time adventurer” named Hampton Squib, and Lisa Gilroy as the “fearsome battle sorceress” Tyris Flare.
“In a hilarious and loving tribute to the 1989 Sega video game series, golden ax “follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they fight once again to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder, who just doesn't seem to stay dead,” the official logline reads. “Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.”
The adaptation comes from Mike McMahan (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Joe Chandler (American father!), who will co-write the first episode and executive produce the series. Chandler will also serve as showrunner.
The first golden ax The game was released in 1989 and was followed by four other major titles: Golden Ax II, Golden Ax: Revenge of the Death Adder, Golden Ax IIIand Golden Axe: Beast Rider.
There's also a new entry in the video game series on the way. At last year's Game Awards, Sega announced an untitled title. golden ax game, marking the franchise's first new title since 2008.
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