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| Directed by | Sean Charmatz |
| Screenplay by | Charlie Kaufman |
| Based on | Orion and The Dark by Emma Yarlett |
| Produced by | Peter McCown |
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| Narrated by | Werner Herzog |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Orion and the Dark is an upcoming American animated fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Sean Charmatz (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Charlie Kaufman, based on the children's book of the same name by Emma Yarlett. Produced by DreamWorks Animation and animated by Mikros Animation, the film is set for release on Netflix on February 2, 2024.
Premise
Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid – shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees, dogs, the ocean, cell phone waves, murderous gutter clowns, and even falling off of a cliff. But of all his fears, the thing he's the most afraid of is what he confronts on a nightly basis: the Dark. So when the literal embodiment of his worst fear pays a visit, the Dark whisks Orion away on a roller coaster ride around the world to prove there is nothing to be afraid of in the night. As the unlikely pair grows closer, Orion must decide if he can learn to accept the unknown – to stop letting fear control his life and finally embrace the joy of living.
— DreamWorks
Voice cast
- Jacob Tremblay as Orion
- Colin Hanks as Adult Orion
- Paul Walter Hauser as Dark
- Werner Herzog as the narrator
- Ike Barinholtz as Light
- Angela Bassett as Sweet Dreams
- Natasia Demetriou as Sleep
- Golda Rosheuvel as Unexplained Noises
- Nat Faxon as Insomnia
- Aparna Nancherla as Quiet
- Carla Gugino as Orion’s Mom
- Matt Dellapina as Orion’s Dad
Production
It was announced on June 12, 2023 that Netflix and DreamWorks Animation had collaborated on the film, which was written by Charlie Kaufman, and debuted several segments at the annual Annecy International Animation Film Festival that same day. Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser and Werner Herzog were announced as part of the voice cast.[1]
In January 2024, additional voice cast was announced, including Ike Barinholtz, Angela Bassett, Colin Hanks and Carla Gugino.[2]
Animation
Mikros Animation, who previously worked with DreamWorks Animation on Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, provided the film's animation in their Paris and Bangalore facilities.[3]
Music
Kevin Lax and Robert Lydecker, composers of Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, are composing the score.[4]
Release
References
- ↑ Croll, Ben (June 13, 2023). "DreamWorks Animation, Netflix Pair For Charlie Kaufman-Penned Orion and The Dark". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ↑ Ike Barinholtz Brings the Light in Latest ‘Orion and the Dark’ Trailer
- ↑ Delaney, Cole (June 13, 2023). "Dreamworks Reveals New Charlie Kaufman-Written Film 'Orion And The Dark,' Coming To Netflix In 2024 – Exclusive Video". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Kevin Lax & Robert Lydecker Scoring DreamWorks Animation's Netflix Film 'Orion and the Dark'". Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ↑ White, Abbey (November 9, 2023). "Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser Are a Young Boy and His Biggest Fear in Trailer for 'Orion and the Dark'". Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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