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For the Mighty Nein campaign of Critical Role, see Critical Role campaign two.

Mighty Nein
Genre
Created byCritical Role
Based onCritical Role​campaign two
Voices of
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Tasha Huo
  • Sam Riegel
  • Travis Willingham
  • Chris Prynoski
  • Shannon Prynoski
  • Antonio Canobbio
  • Ben Kalina
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video

Mighty Nein is a forthcoming animated fantasy series being produced by Metapigeon, Titmouse and Amazon Studios for Amazon Prime Video. The show will be based on campaign two of Critical Role. The show was announced in January 2023,[1] and work on the project had begun by the March.[2]

Premise

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Setting

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Mighty Nein is set in Exandria, a fictional world created by Matthew Mercer in 2012 for his personal Dungeons & Dragons campaign which then launched as the actual play web series Critical Role in 2015.[3][4][5] Most of the story takes place on the continent of Wildemount, which is located to the east of Tal'Dorei, the setting of The Legend of Vox Machina. It takes place at a time of very high tensions between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty—two of Wildemount's major powers, which are divided by the Ashkeeper Peaks mountain range—and war is imminent.[6][7]

Western Wildemount is governed by the Dwendalian Empire and is ruled by King Bertrand Dwendal. A council of powerful archmages called the Cerberus Assembly act as advisors to the House of Dwendal. The Empire regards the region of Xhorhas, which occupies the eastern side of the continent, as an inhospitable wasteland. Xhorhas is governed by the Kryn Dynasty, is ruled by the Bright Queen Leylas Kryn, and is primarily home to the drow and other races considered to be monstrous.[8][9][10] The Menagerie Coast occupies the southwestern coastline next to the Lucidian Ocean and is governed by the Clovis Concord, a coalition of eight city-states that includes Nicodranas and Port Damali.[11][12]

Synopsis

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Cast and characters

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Episodes

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Development

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Production

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In January 2023, it was announced that Critical Role Productions had signed a first-look deal with Amazon Studios to create film and television series, while also announcing an animated series based on the Mighty Nein campaign.[1][13] Variety reported that "under the deal with Amazon Studios, Critical Role will continue to produce under its production banner, Metapigeon".[1] The series will be animated by Titmouse, Inc.[14] In early March 2023, Critical Role cast member Liam O'Brien revealed to ComicBook.com that work on project had begun.[2] In a June 8, 2024 post on X; it was revealed that voice acting had begun.[15]

The cast were involved in the character design process.[16] Cast member and executive producer Sam Riegel commented that Mighty Nein will be "tonally different" from their first animated adaptation The Legend of Vox Machina.[17] His costar and fellow executive producer Travis Willingham explained that this adaptation "is from the get-go a complete departure" and that "you're coming into the characters that you love, but a totally new story".[17]

Broadcast

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The upcoming series is set to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.[1][14][18]

Marketing

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During 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, Amazon Studios released the first sneak peak of series with a voiced animatic showing Jester and Fjord meeting for the first time.[19][20][21]

Reception

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Other media

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  • Mighty Nein will be an adaptation of the second campaign of the web series Critical Role.[1] As part of a sponsorship deal between Critical Role and D&D Beyond in 2018, an animated ad spot for the platform was produced which featured the Mighty Nein characters in combat.[22] The animated ad "opened doors" for The Legend of Vox Machina (2022), the first Critical Role animation adaptation, to be produced.[23]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Spangler, Todd (January 25, 2023). "Amazon Inks Critical Role to Overall TV and First-Look Film Deal, Greenlights 'Mighty Nein' Animated Series". Variety. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Tyrrell, Caitlin (March 4, 2023). "Liam O'Brien Teases A Different Kind Of Story With Mighty Nein Series". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Durham, Madison (January 13, 2022). "The Critical Role animated series is right around the corner, here's how to prepare". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Critical Role's Animated Dungeons & Dragons Series Is Kickstarter's Highest-Funded Project of All Time". Paste. March 7, 2019. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  5. ^ Duncan, Emily A. (March 9, 2021). "An Introduction to Critical Role: Prepare Your Emotions". Tor.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  6. ^ Grebey, James (May 1, 2020). "Dungeons & Dragons' latest setting, Wildemount, helps solve the problem of 'evil' races". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  7. ^ Haeck, James (March 17, 2020). "Welcome to Wildemount: The Regions of Wildemount". D&D Beyond. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  8. ^ Grebey, James (May 1, 2020). "Dungeons & Dragons' latest setting, Wildemount, helps solve the problem of 'evil' races". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  9. ^ Haeck, James (March 17, 2020). "Welcome to Wildemount: The Regions of Wildemount". D&D Beyond. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  10. ^ Mercer, Matthew (2020). "Ch. 2: Factions and Societies, Ch. 3: Wildemount Gazetteer". Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. Haeck, James., Introcaso, James., Lockey, Chris., Amundsen, Even. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast. pp. 35–158. ISBN 978-0-7869-6691-2. OCLC 1139657849.
  11. ^ Haeck, James (March 17, 2020). "Welcome to Wildemount: The Regions of Wildemount". D&D Beyond. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  12. ^ Mercer, Matthew (2020). "Ch. 2: Factions and Societies, Ch. 3: Wildemount Gazetteer". Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. Haeck, James., Introcaso, James., Lockey, Chris., Amundsen, Even. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast. pp. 35–158. ISBN 978-0-7869-6691-2. OCLC 1139657849.
  13. ^ "Critical Role's Mighty Nein Heads to Prime Video". Gizmodo. January 25, 2023. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  14. ^ a b Field, James (January 26, 2023). "Amazon and Critical Role Announce New Deal and 'Mighty Nein' Series". Pajiba. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  15. ^ Hoffer, Christian (June 8, 2024). "Mighty Nein Animated Series, Based on Critical Role, Gets Big Update". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  16. ^ Tyrrell, Caitlin (April 19, 2024). "Critical Role's Laura Bailey Teases A "Grittier" Mighty Nein Series & New Vox Machina Clothing Line". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Romano, Nick (August 22, 2024). "'The Legend of Vox Machina' first look: 'Season 3 is going to leave a mark' (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  18. ^ Petski, Denise (January 25, 2023). "Amazon Studios Inks Overall TV & First-Look Film Deal With Critical Role, Sets 'Mighty Nein' Animated Series As First Project". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  19. ^ Hoffer, Christian (July 27, 2024). "The Mighty Nein Animated Series First Look Revealed". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  20. ^ McCauley, Tara (July 26, 2024). "Critical Role Offers First Look at Mighty Nein Animated Series". The Escapist. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  21. ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (July 26, 2024). "The Gang Is in Big Trouble in First 'Legend of Vox Machina' Season 3 Sneak Peek". Collider. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  22. ^ Bolding, Jonathan (June 6, 2018). "Dungeons & Dragons has a peppy new trailer, announces upcoming adventures". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  23. ^ Marsham, Liz; et al. (Cast of Critical Role) (October 20, 2020). The World of Critical Role. Ten Speed Press. pp. 27–108. ISBN 9780593157435.
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