TheVoltronmovie has added new stars.Voltronis a franchise that originated as a television series in 1984. The series features a team of space explorers who work together to pilot a massive robot deemed “Voltron.” Thefirst series was based on a Japanese anime show calledBeast King Go-Lion. Since the original airing ofVoltron, the franchise has been developed into multiple other series including the sequel seriesVoltron: The Third Dimensionand the Netflix seriesVoltron: Legendary Defender. AVoltronfeature filmstarring Henry Cavill has since been announced.
As per Amazon MGM Studios, new stars have been announced forVoltron. Theseactors include Sterling K. Brown, Rita Ora, and John Kim.At the time of writing, the specific characters that these new cast members are playing have not yet been revealed.
What This Means For The Voltron Film
The New Team Brings Exciting Credits With Them
In addition to Cavill, theVoltronlive-action project had already announced Daniel Quinn-Toye as a cast member.The director of the film will be Rawson Marshall Thurber, whose previous projects include films such asDodgeball: A True Underdog Story,We’re the Millers,Skyscraper, andRed Notice. Producers on the film include Bob Koplar, Todd Lieberman, Thurber, and David Hoberman. The update has still kept the plot ofVoltronunder wraps, but Thurber previously promised that the film has “reimagined Voltron forthe live-action world” while maintaining its key elements. Check out the quote from Thurber below:
I want to make sure that we stay true to the heart and the spirit of Voltron. In this film, we’re going to be introducing an entirely new generation of pilots. We’ve reimagined Voltron for the live-action world, but we’re going to stay true to…those iconic elements that you love, that I love. And I’m so excited to share it with you.
Brown, Ora, and Kim add a wide variety of experience to theVoltronteam. While Cavill is still the biggest name draw,Brown is a star in his own right, as he isEmmy and Oscar-nominated.He alone could bring in viewers from various circles, from those who watched NBC’sThis is Usto fans of his voice acting work in the comic book adaptation seriesInvincible. Ora is known as a singer-songwriter, but has also made her foray into acting with projects likeFifty Shades of GreyandDescendents: Rise of the Red.
Our Take On The Voltron Casting
Brown Brings A Particularly Interesting Background
Though this team’s specificVoltroncharacters have not been revealed, the new cast members hint at exciting new dynamics to come. Cavill, for one, makes agreat action protagonist in movies likeMan of Steel, making him well-suited for a franchise project likeVoltron. Brown has played memorable roles in addition to his stellar work as a villain inInvincible, leaving options open when it comes to casting him in particular types of roles. This creates exciting potential within theVoltronlive-action ensemble, as the film continues its development.
Voltron (Live-Action)
Cast
Voltron, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, follows an elite squad recruited to pilot powerful mechas designed to combat an alien invasion. The team must master these giant robotic lions, which unite to form Voltron, a mighty defender tasked with safeguarding humanity from extraterrestrial threats.
