Netflix Greenlights Animated Action Series BLUE EYE SAMURAI Starring Maya Erskine
Netflix recently announced a new animated series that they have in the works called Blue Eye Samurai. The series comes from Michael Green and Amber Noizumi and features an interesting premise as well as a star-studded cast. The cast for Blue Eye Samurai will include Maya Erskine (Pen15), George Takei (Star Trek), Masi Oka (Heroes), Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Man in the High Castle), Brenda Song (Dollface), and Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever). What a cast!
Blue Eye Samurai centers on a mixed-race master of the sword (Erskine) who lives a life in disguise while seeking revenge in Edo-period Japan.
In addition to being the creators, Green and Noizumi will be writers, executive producers, and showrunners. The two released the following joint statement:
Our story is a larger-than-life action-adventure that takes place 400 years ago, yet Blue Eye Samurai’s themes are of the moment and the inspiration is deeply personal. We are grateful for Netflix’s passion for this story and for their bold vision for sophisticated animated drama.
There’s no word on when Blue Eye Samurai will launch, but I’m definitely going to be checking it out!
Via: Deadline