Netflix has revealed the first images fromAmerica: The Motion Picture, which is shaping up to be one of the more insane animated movies in recent memory. The film hits the streaming service on June 30, and comes with a stacked roster of talent on either side of the recording booth.
A wildly tongue-in-cheek look at the American Revolution,Channing Tatumvoices a buff and chainsaw-wielding George Washington, who assembles a team to take on Benedict Arnold and King James. Washington’s cohorts include a beer-swilling Sam Adams, renowned scientist Thomas Edison, acclaimed equestrian Paul Revere and an angry Geronimo in what sounds as though it’ll be an animated cross between The Avengers andMel Gibson’s The Patriot, which is kind of awesome if we’re being honest.
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Archerexecutive producerMatt Thompsondirects from a script byWonder WomanandShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsscribeDave Callaham, with Tatum listed as one of the producers alongside partnerReid Carolin, withPhil LordandChristopher Milleralso on board.
The voice cast includesSimon Peggas King James,Judy Greeras Martha Dandridge,Bobby Moynihanas Paul Revere andRaoul Trujilloas Geronimo. The ensemble additionally featuresJason Mantzoukas,Olivia Munn,Will Forte,Andy Sambergand many more, although their roles haven’t been confirmed as of yet.
One of the main creative driving forces behindArcherteaming up with Lord and Miller for an adult-orientated animated romp sounds like something to get excited about, especially given the latter duo’s propensity and track record when it comes to top-tier animated content.
As well as writing and directingCloudy with a Chance of MeatballsandThe LEGO Movie, Lord and Miller were heavily involved in the Academy Award-winningSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseand produced Netflix’s upcomingThe Mitchells vs. the Machines, which has beencollecting rave reviewsahead of its addition to the platform this coming Friday.
You can check out the first images fromAmerica: The Motion Picturebelow, with Netflix also debuting a brief teaser now that an official release date has been locked in.
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