The Idhun Chronicles
| The Idhun Chronicles | |
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| Spanish | Memorias de Idhún |
| Based on | The Idhún's Memories by Laura Gallego |
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| Directed by | Maite Ruiz de Asturi |
| Voices of | |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
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| Production company | Zeppelin TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
The Idhun Chronicles[1] (Spanish: Memorias de Idhún) is an upcoming Spanish fantasy anime series produced by Zeppelin TV for Netflix, based on the Idhún's Memories book saga by Laura Gallego. The first season of the series, consisting of five episodes, will be released internationally on Netflix on September 10, 2020.[2]
Synopsis
After necromancer Ashran seizes power in Idhún, enforcing his reign of terror through an army of flying snakes, the first battle for the land's freedom will take place on the Earth, where impulsive teenager Jack and aspiring wizard Victoria will face dangerous assassin Artash, sent by Ashran to Earth to destroy the Idhunites who fled his tyranny.
Voice cast
- Itzan Escamilla as Jack
- Michelle Jenner as Victoria
- Nico Romero as Shail
- Sergio Mur as Kirtash
- Carlos Cuevas as Alsan[3]
Controversy
Laura Gallego, the writer of the books the series was based on, who also contributed in the show's development, wrote a short statement on her personal website objecting to the substitution of previously cast professional voice actors by more popular actors who, save for Michelle Jenner, generally lacked experience in dubbing.[4]
When asked about it, executive producer Alexis Barroso recalled a similar case with another animated series he was involved in, Virtual Hero, where Spanish YouTube star El Rubius, also lacking any prior experience in voice acting, was cast due to the original idea of the series being his and the main character being a fictionalized version of him. In a statement to FormulaTV, he said: "[As a viewer] that lack of profession is noticed, but as one continues to assimilate the series, I think it could not be understood without his voice."
The same website also reached out to the production companies, Zeppelin TV and Netflix, who stated: "Many options are always considered when casting original voices, and we trust the final result to be the most adequate for [the show's] audience."[5]
References
- ^ "Netflix: The Idhun Chronicles Launches On Sept 10". Netflix Media Center. 13 August 2020.
- ^ Zorrilla, Mikel (13 August 2020). "'Memorias de Idhún': tráiler y fecha de estreno del esperado anime de Netflix basado en las novelas de Laura Gallego". Espinof (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ Rodera, Alejandro (13 August 2020). "'Memorias de Idhún': Itzan Escamilla, Michelle Jenner y Carlos Cuevas fichan por la serie de Netflix". FormulaTV (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ Gallego, Laura. "Sobre el doblaje en castellano de la serie Memorias de Idhún". lauragallego.com. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ Rodera, Alejandro (13 August 2020). "Laura Gallego denuncia que le impusieron a actores como Itzan Escamilla en el casting de 'Memorias de Idhún'". FormulaTV (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 August 2020.
