Netflix today confirmed the premiere date and star-studded cast for its upcoming King Kong adventure, Skull Island, from Legendary Television. The all-new animated series is set to make its global debut on June 22, exclusively on Netflix.
Skull Island takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Mae Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
The ensemble cast features Nicolas Cantu (Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky, The Fabelmans) voicing the protagonist, Charlie. Joining him are Whitman (Family Guy, DC Super Hero Girls) as Annie, Darren Barnett (Never Have I Ever, Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles) as Mike, Benjamin Bratt (Poker Face, Coco) as Cap and Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis, Glow) as Irene.
Skull Island is created, written and executive produced by Brian Duffield (Cocaine Bear, Love and Monsters). Jacob Robinson, Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers and Thomas Tull also serve as executive producers.
The animation is produced by Powerhouse Animation (Castlevania, Blood of Zeus).
