NICKTOONS GLOBAL SETS OUT FOR ADVENTURE IN
THE BARBARIAN AND THE TROLL,
ALL-NEW LIVE-ACTION PUPPET COMEDY SERIES
PREMIERING OCTOBER 2.
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The quest is yet to come in Nickelodeon’s all-new live-action puppet comedy series,
The Barbarian and the Troll (previously
Brendar the Barbarian), premiering Saturday 2nd October 2021 at 18:55 (CET) on Nicktoons Global. The series follows Evan, a bridge troll in search of adventure, and Brendar, a fierce female warrior on a quest to defeat the evil demon who has imprisoned her brother. Following launch, new episodes will continue to air weekends at 18:55 (CET) on Nicktoons Global.
NickToons Global is available in Central Eastern Europe, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia and more.
In the premiere of The Barbarian and the Troll, Evan the troll decides to burn his bridge and venture out into the world of Gothmoria for the first time to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a singer. He soon meets Brendar, who had been expelled from the Royal Order of Warrior Princesses and is now known as a “feared and revered” barbarian. After Evan convinces Brendar to bring him on her quest to vanquish the evil demon, they cross treacherous terrain to confront bizarre and magical creatures and encounter an eclectic puppet cast of wacky characters.
Below is a list of currently announced episodes of The Barbarian and the Troll:
Saturday 2nd October 2021 - Brendar the Barbarian
Sunday 3rd October 2021 - Off to See the Wizard
Saturday 9th October 2021 - Blood, Sweat & Fears
Sunday 10th October 2021 - Season of the Witch
Saturday 16th October 2021 - My Sharon-Ah
Sunday 17th October 2021 - Parents Just Don't Understand
The series stars Spencer Grammer (
Rick & Morty) as the voice of Brendar, Gothmoria’s most feared and revered warrior; and Drew Massey (
Mutt & Stuff,
Sid the Science Kid) as Evan, a bridge troll with a dream of becoming a singer. Joining Massey as puppeteers and voice talent are Colleen Smith, Allan Trautman, Sarah Sarang Oh, Nicolette Santino, Peggy Etra, James Murray and Jeny Cassady. The series also features the voice of comedian Gina Yashere.
The Barbarian and the Troll is co-created and executive produced by Mike Mitchell (Trolls, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part) and Massey. Mitchell also serves as the show’s primary director. Production of The Barbarian and the Troll for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin, Senior Vice President, Live Action; and Shauna Phelan, Senior Vice President, Live-Action Scripted Content.
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Originally published: August 22, 2021.
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