M.O.D.O.K. (TV series)
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| Production companies | Marvel Studios[2] Marvel Animation |
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| Network | Hulu |
Marvel's M.O.D.O.K., or simply M.O.D.O.K., is an upcoming American adult animated comedy web television series created for Hulu by Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt, based on the character of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, that is set to premiere on Hulu. Originally intended as being part of a series of Marvel shows that would have lead up to a crossover titled The Offenders, M.O.D.O.K. is now a stand alone series.
The series is produced by Marvel Studios via Marvel TV Studios with Blum serving as showrunner.[1]
Premise
Ousted as A.I.M's leader after selling it to GRUMBLE due to his constant failures at taking over the world, MODOK struggles with his marriage and family life as he faces a mid-life crisis.[1]
Cast
- Patton Oswalt as MODOK, the "protagonist" of the series. The former leader of AIM who is facing a mid-life crisis.[1]
- Aimee Garcia as Jodie, MODOK's wife who decides to pursue a new career change after running a mommy-blog.[1]
- Ben Schwartz as Lou, MODOK's socially inept 12-year-old son who does not have a care in the world.[1] The character wears a blue shirt, a nod to Schwartz' voice work in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, DuckTales, and Sonic the Hedgehog, all of whom in which he voiced blue-related characters.[3]
- Melissa Fumero as Melissa, MODOK's popular 17-year-old daughter who wants her father's approval.[1]
- Wendi McLendon-Covey as Monica Rappaccini, MODOK's workplace arch-nemesis whom he is forced to work with.[1]
- Beck Bennett as Austin Van Der Sleet, MODOK's twenty-something new boss from GRUMBL, the company that buys AIM.[1]
- Jon Daly as Super-Adaptoid, A robot who has high ambitions, but is stuck being MODOK's servant.[1]
- Sam Richardson as Gary, MODOK's loyal henchman who is constantly optimistic.[1]
Production
In February 2019, it was announced that Hulu had given the production a series order, along with ones based on Hit-Monkey, Tigra and Dazzler, and Howard the Duck, leading up to a crossover special titled The Offenders. The series was created by Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt both of whom were expected to write for the series and executive produce alongside Jeph Loeb. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Marvel Television and Marvel Animation.[4][5][6] Oswalt will also voice MODOK.[7] In December 2019, it was reported that Marvel Studios will oversee subsequent development on the series after Marvel Television's closing and folding into the latter.[2] In January 2020, Hulu's Senior Vice President of Originals, Craig Erwich, revealed that "a few episodes of" the series were already finished,[8] followed shortly by the announcement of Aimee Garcia, Ben Schwartz, Melissa Fumero, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Beck Bennett, Jon Daly, and Sam Richardson as the series' cast.[1] At the end of the month, Marvel decided not to move forward with Howard the Duck, Tigra & Dazzler, and The Offenders, with MODOK and Hit Monkey continuing as planned.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Marvel & Hulu ‘M.O.D.O.K.’ Animated Series Adds ‘Veep’ & ‘The Goldbergs’ Vets To Patton Oswalt-Led Cast Marvel & Hulu ‘M.O.D.O.K.’ Animated Series Adds ‘Veep’ & ‘The Goldbergs’ Vets To Patton Oswalt-Led Cast
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (December 8, 2019). "Marvel TV Division Folded Into Studio Unit, Layoffs Expected". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 11, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ Ben Schwartz on His Role in Marvel’s Animated ‘M.O.D.O.K.’ Series
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 11, 2019). "'Howard the Duck' Among Four Marvel Animated Shows Ordered at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (February 11, 2019). "Marvel & Hulu Ink Pact For 'Howard The Duck' Animated Series + More – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (February 11, 2019). "Marvel, Hulu Set Four-Show Animated Slate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ Goldman, Eric (February 12, 2019). "'Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.' Creators on the Marvel Villain's Animated Series". Marvel. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- ^ John Schwarz (January 17, 2020). "Report: Hulu Updates "MODOK."". Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (January 24, 2020). "Marvel's 'Howard the Duck,' 'Tigra & Dazzler' Dead at Hulu". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 24, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
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