Bardel Leisure, the animation studio behind 2016 Annie Award-nominated characteristic Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, has partnered with Amy Higgins and Todd Casey, screenwriters of an upcoming to-be-announced Apple TV+ animated sequence, and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio government producer Jason Lust, on the 2D animated characteristic, The Immortal. Alex Avagimian will direct.
Drawing inspiration from the wealthy folklore of Avagimian’s birthplace, the movie follows the exceptional journey of 13-year-old Anna, described as a “wolf within the physique of a mouse.” Tragedy befalls Anna’s household when they’re taken captive by the enigmatic Immortal, a mystical shepherd whose lack of religion in humanity, witnessed by means of the horrors of warfare, drives him to rework all adults into sheep.
In response to Lust, “The Immortal is a well timed fable for at present’s world. I’m very proud to be producing Alex’s directorial debut with such an amazingingly gifted group of individuals. The Immortal is a very particular challenge that may assist make clear vital present ideologies whereas utilizing the basic medium of 2D animation in a contemporary manner. There could also be no higher time for this movie than now. It’s a narrative that should be informed as a result of it’s being informed in entrance of the world’s eyes.”
“The story of The Immortal weaves collectively parts of historical past, folklore and timeless storytelling,” stated Chow. “The workforce at Bardel can’t wait to deliver this extraordinary story to life.”
Avagimian added, “I’m thrilled to shine a light-weight on the unusual folktales of my childhood.”
The characteristic can be produced by Lust of Soluble Fish Productions and government produced by Lust, Tina Chow and Richard Grieve of Bardel Leisure, Mike Callaghan and Reuben Liber of Ranger 7 Movies, Higgins, Casey, and Avagimian.
Lust, Callaghan, Higgins, Avagimian, Chow, and Grieve can be attending Annecy 2023 subsequent week, and could be reached through the Annecy Networking web site.
Bardel is thought for its work on animated options Diary of a Wimpy Child, The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, and the Emmy Award-winning sequence Rick & Morty, Emmy Award-winning sequence The Dragon Prince, and Teen Titans Go! Higgins is at present the creator and showrunner of an undisclosed Apple TV animated sequence. Casey, a veteran animation author, is the co-writer of the characteristic Krampus; he’s additionally the present story editor on a but to be introduced animated sequence at Apple TV.
Dan Sarto is Writer and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Community.
