Netflix’s new Norse-mythology 2D series is executive produced by Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, and Jay Olivia.
Academy Award-nominated Xilam Animation will serve as animation studio for the upcoming 2D animated action series Twilight of the Gods, created and executive produced by acclaimed director Zack Snyder, who also directs two episodes. Coming soon to Netflix, the animated series brings Snyder’s vision of ancient Norse mythology to life.
Xilam’s animation services on the series will include lay-out, color BG, animation and compositing.
Created by Jay Olivia and Eric Carrasco, the show is executive produced by Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, and Olivia; directors Zack Snyder and Olivia; and producer Carrasco. Zack and Deborah Snyder’s production company The Stone Quarry produces.
The animated series features the voices of Sylvia Hoeks; Stuart Martin; Pilou Asbaek; John Noble; Paterson Joseph; Rahul Kohli; Jamie Clayton; Kristopher Hivju; Peter Stormare; Jamie Chung; Lauren Cohan; and Corey Stroll.
“We’re so proud to be working with the team at Stone Quarry, including iconic creator and director Zack Snyder,” said Marc du Pontavice, Xilam Animation Founder and CEO. “And we’re also deeply grateful to Netflix for trusting us to bring his spectacular vision to life. We’ll be utilizing state of the art 2D animation across the series, which will include spectacular battles and special effects in the distinctive style that has characterized Zack’s work throughout his illustrious career. This project also marks a significant step forward in our ambitions to bring our expertise into the world of adult action series for global audiences.”
Source: Xilam Animation
Whitney is a freelance writer focusing on VFX-driven fantasy film & TV as well as preschool animation.
