A New DC Animated Mini-Series AQUAMAN: KING OF ATLANTIS is Coming To HBO Max
HBO Max has announced that they are moving forward with a three-part DC animated mini-series titled Aquaman: King of Atlantis. The series will be executive produced by the film’s director James Wan through his Atomic Monster production company.
It’s said that each of the standalone episodes will have “a unique storyline following the adventures of Aquaman as protector of the deep.” The series begins with “Aquaman’s first day on the job as king of Atlantis and he’s got a LOT of catching up to do. Luckily, he has his two royal advisors to back him up – Vulko, the scholar, and Mera, the water controlling warrior-princess. Between dealing with unscrupulous surface dwellers, elder evils from beyond time and his own half-brother who wants to overthrow him, Aquaman is going to have to rise to the challenge and prove to his subjects, and to himself, that he’s the right man for the trident!”
Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max, said in a statement:
“This DC property is a fan-favorite rich with well-known characters and dynamic storylines. On the heels of Warner Bros. Pictures’ box office smash hit, we are certain Aquaman: King of Atlantis will be an exciting addition to our already robust slate of kids and family programming.”
Aquaman: King of Atlantis joins HBO Max’s animation line-up that also includes Looney Tunes Cartoons, Jellystone, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, Little Ellen, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Rick and Morty, The Boondocks and more.
The series is also being produced by Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear (Annabelle Comes Home), Rob Hackett (Swamp Thing) and Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!). Victor Courtright (ThunderCats Roar!) and Marly Halpern-Graser (Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), who will also serve as showrunners.
It’ll be interesting to see what comes of this, but I hope it turns out good!