Nashville-based Shining Isle Productions has kicked off manufacturing on Season 2 of The Wingfeather Saga, approaching the heels of the unique 3DCG animated collection’ Season 1 finale this previous March and up to date launch of the primary season’s soundtrack, out there right here.
The studio has additionally shared an unique solid announcement with AWN: The Lord of the Rings’ Billy Boyd, Annie Award-winner Eva Whittaker (Wolfwalkers), and Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey) be a part of the returning solid, which embody Jodi Benson (The Little Mermaid, Toy Story), Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean), and Henry Ian Cusick (Misplaced).
Primarily based on “The Wingfeather Saga” fantasy-adventure books by Andrew Peterson, Season 2 picks up with inspiration from the second novel of the collection: “North! Or Be Eaten.” The story follows three Igiby kids, Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli, who dwell in a world referred to as Aerwiar (which is strictly like our world, besides they don’t have electrical energy or gunpowder). There are additionally all types of creepy animals (like sea dragons and toothy cows).
“The primary season set the muse for the epic journey that we are actually launching into with Season 2,” defined Wingfeather Saga Showrunner J. Chris Wall. “The household found long-kept secrets and techniques about their id and is now on the run towards dramatic occasions that may change their lives endlessly. The journey and peril are ratcheted up instantly within the first episode. We’ve obtained some wonderful characters and enemies to introduce that we all know may have households on the sting of their seats!”
Funding for the manufacturing comes from greater than 10,000 crowd-investors, and based on Shining Isle Productions, has made The Wingfeather Saga the #1 crowdfunded animated household collection in historical past. Angel Studios enterprise arm, Angel Acceleration Fund, has dedicated to extra Season 2 manufacturing funding.
“Angel is thrilled on the success of Season 1 of The Wingfeather Saga,” mentioned Angel Studios’ President Jordan Harmon. “With the assist of many crowdfunding traders, the Angel Acceleration Fund, and others, the magical Wingfeather world will proceed to develop and be skilled by tens of millions of households.”
The Angel Studios Unique animated fantasy collection wrapped Season 1 with a March 10 finale – the collection all advised will span seven seasons. The Wingfeather Saga is now streaming on numerous platforms, together with cellular, TV, internet, and the Angel Studios web site right here.
Watch the Season 1 Official Trailer – compensate for the collection and prepare for an all-new season (coming early 2024).
Supply: Shining Isle Productions
Debbie Diamond Sarto is information editor at Animation World Community.
