It’s not exactlyHellboy 3, but close! Creator and executive producerGuillermo del Torohas announced initial casting onTrollhunters, his epic family event series premiering in December 2016 on Netflix. The announcement was made today at the Annecy Animation Festival in Annecy, France during a career retrospective discussion withdel Toro. And this announcement comes with news of aHellboyreunion of sorts.
Trollhuntersfeatures a tale of twofantastical worldsset to collide in an epic saga. The story is set in the fictional suburb of Arcadia. Our unlikely hero, Jim, and his two best friends make a startling discovery that beneath their hometown lies a hidden battle between good trolls and bad, the outcome of which will impact their lives forever.
The cast includesAnton Yelchinas “Jim,” an ordinary teenage boy whose discovery of a mystical amulet sets his life on a course filled withhigh-stakes adventure.Kelsey Grammerstars as “Blinky,” a kind-hearted troll who befriends Jim.Ron Perlmanprovides the voice of “Bular,” a sinister troll who targets Jim and his friends for battle.Perlmanis aGuillermo del Tororegular who has appeared in such movies asHellboy,Pacific Rim,Blade IIandCronos.
This excitingNetflix seriesfeatures stunning visuals and ambitious, complex storytelling from the rich and creative mind ofGuillermo del Toro.Trollhuntersraises the bar for family series as a global must-see viewing event for the entire family. And withRon Perlmanaboard, it makes it that much more special for fans ofdel Toroand his body of work.
Trollhuntersis produced byDreamWorks Animationfor Netflix. Guillermo del Toro, Marc Guggenheim (Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow) and Christina Steinberg (Rise of the Guardians, National Treasure) serve as executive producers. Dan Hageman (The Lego Movie) and Kevin Hageman (The Lego Movie) are co-executive producers, and Chad Hammes (Dragons: Race to the Edge) serves as producer.Trollhunterswill premiere onNetflixin December 2016.
