Nickelodeon's has unveiled a super first look at the network's upcoming live-action puppet comedy series The Barbarian and the Troll as part of their 2021 on Nickelodeon promo!
Announced in September under the working title Brendar the Barbarian, The Barbarian and the Troll (13 episodes) is a brand-new live-action puppet comedy series from co-creators Mike Mitchell (Trolls, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part) and expert puppeteer Drew Massey (Mutt & Stuff, Sid the Science Kid).
The series follows Evan, a bridge troll in search of adventure, and Brendar, a fierce female warrior, on a quest to defeat the evil wizard who that rules over their land of Gothmoria, who has imprisoned her brother. The series is being filmed at North Shore Studios in Vancouver, Canada. Filming commenced on October 19th and is expected to wrap on February 12th, 2021.
In The Barbarian and the Troll, Evan, a troll who has never ventured out from under his bridge, decides to explore the world for the first time in search of a great adventure and inspiration to fulfill his dream of becoming a singer. He soon meets Brendar, Gothmoria’s most feared and revered warrior, and joins in her quest across treacherous terrain and confrontations with bizarre and magical creatures. Throughout their journey and encounters with an eclectic puppet cast of wacky characters, they both learn that they’re better together and form an unbreakable friendship.
The Barbarian and the Troll is set to premiere during early 2021 on Nickelodeon.
Update (3/13) - J-14 Magazine has released a new photo from The Barbarian and the Troll, in their March 2021 issue, and reveals that Nickelodeon is planning to premiere the brand new show during "winter".
In additional news, David Magee serves as a producer on the series, and Jenn Lloyd serves as a writer.
The Barbarian and the Troll is co-created, written and executive produced by Mitchell, who also serves as director, and Massey, who also serves as lead puppeteer. Production of The Barbarian and the Troll is overseen for Nickelodeon by Shauna Phelan, Senior Vice President, Live-Action Scripted Content; and Zack Olin, Senior Vice President, Live Action.
Puppeteer, actor and director Allan Trautman (Disney's Dinosaurs, Earth to Ned, The Muppets) will voice two characters on the show: a kooky wizard and the commander of an army of the undead.
Update (2/7) - Filming on The Barbarian and the Troll wrapped on Monday 1st February 2021!:
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