Iyanu is hyping New York Comedian Con guests and followers. The trailer debuted throughout the panel “IYANU: Lion Forge Brings African Fantasy to Cartoon Community.” And followers received’t have to attend lengthy to be immersed within the magical story of Iyanu. The present is marked for a Spring 2025 launch window.
Lion Forge Leisure is producing the animated sequence tailored from Roye Okupe’s well-liked graphic novel sequence Iyanu: Youngster of Marvel (YouNeek Studios and Darkish Horse Comics). Okupe additionally serves as the manager producer and showrunner. Paula Gammon Wilson is the voice and casting director, with Darnell Johnson because the episodic director and Brandon Easton because the story editor and author. All 4 have been on a Saturday panel at NYCC ‘2419 to speak in regards to the sequence and current the trailer.
Iyanu attracts on Nigerian tradition, music, and mythology. The complete synopsis could be learn under:
Drawing deeply from the wealthy tapestry of Yoruba individuals, the animated sequence follows a teenage orphan woman, Iyanu, who spends her days learning historical past and historic arts however yearns for a standard life. In the future, responding to hazard, she unknowingly triggers her divine powers, the likes of which haven’t been seen because the Age of Wonders. With newly found superpowers, Iyanu joins forces with two different youngsters, Biyi and Toye, as they embark on a outstanding journey to find the reality in regards to the evil lurking in her homeland. All through her journey, she’ll uncover the reality about her previous, her dad and mom, and her final future to avoid wasting the world.
Serah Johnson will voice the titular character. Okey Jude voices Biyi, Iyanu’s carefree adventurer buddy, whereas Samuel Kugbiyi voices Iyanu’s bookworm companion, Toye. Adesua Etomi-Wellington voices Olori and Blossom Chukwujekwu voices Toye’s father, Kanfo. Stella Damasus voices Sewa and rounding out the forged are Shaffy Bello as Emi (The One Mom) and Ike Ononye voices Elder Alapani.
Iyanu is scheduled to premiere someday in Spring 2025 on Cartoon Community and Max for viewers within the U.S. It would stream solely on Showmax throughout 44 African nations.
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