The classic Sega arcade game, Golden Axe, is now an animated series coming to Paramount Plus on September 16.
It’s, uh, an ‘interesting’ take on the franchise, I will give them that.
The series is clearly going to play on the lack of story in the original game, and just how ridiculous everything in the game was, such as stomping on elves to get potions.
The series will run for ten episodes, and it will be mixing things up with characters from the first and third Golden Axe games as well as a brand-new character, Hampton Squib.
Here’s the official description from the press release:
“Matthew Rhys (The Americans, Perry Mason) will play Gilius Thunderhead, a grumpy battle dwarf with exceptionally poor hygiene and a chip on his shoulder. Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest, Community) as Hampton Squib, a naive, inexperienced first time adventurer who has dreamt of questing his entire life. He hopes his can-do attitude can make up for his inability to actually do stuff. Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty, Interior Chinatown) as Tyris Flare, a fearsome battle sorceress, deadly in a fight and even deadlier with her sharp wit. Liam McIntyre (Spartacus, The Flash) as Ax Battler, a barbarian warrior with a strict code of honor and sweet golden retriever demeanor. His brawn outweighs his brains, but his heart outweighs his brawn. Carl Tart (Grand Crew, Star Trek: Lower Decks) as Chronos ‘Evil’ Lait, originally from Golden Axe III, is a 100% badass humanoid panther. At least that’s how Chronos describes himself. In reality, he’s uncomfortably cheesy and can’t read a room. Fans can anticipate plenty of exciting cameos from the world of Golden Axe”
Sega teased a brand new Golden Axe game at The Game Awards 2023 but nothing has been heard of that since then.
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