Amazon Prime Video is gearing up to launch its new adult-animated anthology series, Secret Level. This innovative series, which comes from Blur Studio — the team behind the critically acclaimed Love, Death & Robots — aims to breathe animated life into the stories of various beloved video games. The announcement was made during the Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live, capturing the attention of gaming and animation fans worldwide.
Secret Level will feature 15 episodes, each set within a different game universe, ranging from classic titles to modern hits. The series promises to deliver a unique blend of storytelling and animation, showcasing games like God of War (PlayStation Studios), Sifu, Warhammer 40K, Unreal Tournament, New World: Aeternum, Dungeons & Dragons, The Outer Worlds 2, Pac-Man, Honor of Kings, Armored Core, Mega Man, Exodus, Spelunky, Crossfire, and Concord.
Tim Miller (Terminator: Dark Fate) and Dave Wilson (Bloodshot) lead the project, bringing their signature style of imaginative storytelling and high-quality animation to the series. Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, praised the creative team’s effort, stating, “Secret Level weaves a tapestry of iconic games across multiple mediums, to tell a series of unique and captivating stories. Created and led by Tim Miller, Blur Studio, and Supervising Director Dave Wilson, each episode will take our global Prime Video customers on a brand new journey with breathtaking animation and imaginative storytelling.”
The teaser trailer, released during the Gamescom showcase, offers a glimpse into the visually stunning animations and diverse settings that Secret Level will explore. The anticipation for this series is high, as it marks a bold move by Amazon Prime Video to fuse the appeal of popular video games with the artistic storytelling potential of animation. As the release date approaches, fans are eager to see how their favourite gaming universes will be reimagined in this promising new anthology series.
Secret Level will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 10 December.
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