The first behind the scenes feature for Netflix’s upcoming series adaptation of Jeff Lemire’s DC comic Sweet tooth was released, with interviews with executive producers Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey along with Lemire and showrunner Jim Mickle. The Downeys confirmed that the Sweet tooth Series would be slightly different from the source material as they are a slightly lighter tone than the darker and more foreboding tone of the graphic novel. The series will be available for streaming on June 4th. Check out the video in the player below!
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Described as a family-friendly storybook adventure, Sweet tooth follows the story of Gus – part stag, part boy – who leaves his home in the forest to find the outside world devastated by a disastrous event. He joins a ragged family of human and animal-child hybrids like himself in search of answers about this new world and the mystery behind his hybrid origins.
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The hour-long series is played by Christian Convery (Beautiful boy, Play with fire) as Gus, Nonso Anozie (game of Thrones) as Tommy Jepperd, Adeel Akhtar (The great sick) as Dr. Singh and Will Forte (The last man on earth) as Gus’ father together with James Brolin (Amityville horror, Westworld) as the voice of the narrator. They include Aliza Vellani, Stefania LaVie Owen, Dania Ramirez, and Neil Sandilands.
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“We wanted to make a show that was escape and adventure, where nature takes back the world and feels like a fairy tale in many ways,” said co-showrunner and director Jim Mickle in a statement. “Sweet Tooth is a new kind of dystopian story. It’s very lush and hopeful. We want people to come to this world where there is beauty, hope and adventure. This is a full story – we ride trains, climb mountain peaks, run through forests. This is a show about what a family is all about, what home really means and why it is important to believe in humanity. “
Sweet tooth is created and directed by Jim Mickle based on a script that he wrote together with Beth Schwartz (arrow) who both act as showrunners. Executive producers are Mickle, Schwartz, Robert Downey Jr. of Team Downey, Susan Downey and Amanda Burrell, and Linda Moran, with Evan Moore of Team Downey as producer.
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