Iyanu: Child of Wonder, a major comic book success for Dark Horse Comics, is set to receive an animated adaptation. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, the superhero series steeped in Nigerian mythology is heading to the Max streaming service in the coming year.
Showcased at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the series is poised to bring new life and attention to the tale penned by Nigerian creator and filmmaker Roye Okupe. Now, a clip shown at the landmark event gives audiences their first glimpse at the upcoming show. Featuring an all-star creative team, the show is sure to join the pantheon of exciting animated superhero fare.
Actress Serah Johnson portrays Iyanu, while Okey Jude, Samuel Kugbiyi, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Blossom Chukwujekwu voice Biyi, Toye, Olori and Kanfo. Likewise, Stella Damasus, Shaffy Bello, Ike Ononye voice Sewa, Emi the Tone Mother, and Elder Alapani. Creator Roye Okupe is the EP and director, while Brandon Easton, who’s worked on such shows as Netflix’s Transformers: War for Cybertron trilogy and the Marvel TV series Agent Carter, will be the head writer. The Comic-Con clip is only the initial look at the series, however, fans have to wait until 2025 to watch Iyanu on Cartoon Network and the Max streaming service. The comic book series published by Dark Horse is now up to its third volume, with other YouNeek Studios comics such as Malika: Warrior Queen also available.
Iyanu: Child of Wonder, a major comic book success for Dark Horse Comics, is set to receive an animated adaptation. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, the superhero series steeped in Nigerian mythology is heading to the Max streaming service in the coming year.
Showcased at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the series is poised to bring new life and attention to the tale penned by Nigerian creator and filmmaker Roye Okupe. Now, a clip shown at the landmark event gives audiences their first glimpse at the upcoming show. Featuring an all-star creative team, the show is sure to join the pantheon of exciting animated superhero fare.
Actress Serah Johnson portrays Iyanu, while Okey Jude, Samuel Kugbiyi, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Blossom Chukwujekwu voice Biyi, Toye, Olori and Kanfo. Likewise, Stella Damasus, Shaffy Bello, Ike Ononye voice Sewa, Emi the Tone Mother, and Elder Alapani. Creator Roye Okupe is the EP and director, while Brandon Easton, who’s worked on such shows as Netflix’s Transformers: War for Cybertron trilogy and the Marvel TV series Agent Carter, will be the head writer. The Comic-Con clip is only the initial look at the series, however, fans have to wait until 2025 to watch Iyanu on Cartoon Network and the Max streaming service. The comic book series published by Dark Horse is now up to its third volume, with other YouNeek Studios comics such as Malika: Warrior Queen also available.
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