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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a television series based on the MonsterVerse, also known by the working title of "Monarch"[1], is an American live-action series produced by Legendary Television. It was released to the Apple TV+ streaming service on November 17, 2023.[2][2][3] It is the second entry in the MonsterVerse television series.
The series is executive produced by Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita and executive produced and directed by Matt Shakman.[4]
Synopsis[]
Staff[]
Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
- Executive producing by Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita[2]
Cast[]
- Anna Sawai as Cate Randa[4]
- Ren Watabe as Kentaro Randa[4]
- Kiersey Clemons as May Olowe-Hewitt[4][5]
- Joe Tippett as Tim[4]
- Elisa Lasowski as Michelle Duvall[4]
- Kurt Russell as Lee Shaw[6]
- Wyatt Russell as young Lee Shaw[6]
- Mari Yamamoto as Keiko Randa[7][5]
- John Goodman as William Randa
- Anders Holm as young William Randa[1]
- Josh Collins as Sabitha
- Takehiro Hira as Hiroshi Randa
- Qyoko Kudo as Emiko Randa
- Tamlyn Tomita as Caroline Randa
- Christopher Heyerdahl as General Puckett
- Bruce Baek as Du-Ho
- Mirelly Taylor as Natalia Verdugo
- Jess Salgueiro as Dr. Barnes
Episodes[]
Season 1[]
- Aftermath
- Departure
- Secrets and Lies
- Parallels and Interiors
- The Way Out
- Terrifying Miracles
- Will the Real May Please Stand Up?
- Birthright
- Axis Mundi
- Beyond Logic
Appearances[]
Monsters[]
- Godzilla
- Kong
- MUTO
- Mother Longlegs
- Mantleclaw
- Skullcrawler
- Endopede
- Ion Dragon
- Frost Vark
- Brambleboar
- Unidentified Axis Mundi insect-like creature
Weapons, vehicles, races, and organizations[]
Development[]
2023[]
On January 20, 2022, it was announced that AppleTV+ was co-developing with Legendary Television and Toho Company Ltd. for a live-action series set in the MonsterVerse. The synopsis confirmed it would be set after the events of Godzilla and would feature Godzilla and other Titans. Toho officially licensed the series as part of the deal between it and Legendary Pictures' MonsterVerse franchise.[2]
On February 10, 2022, the series' working title, Monarch, was revealed, and production was scheduled to start in spring 2022.[1]
On June 30, 2022, Legendary announced that Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski were cast in the series. Matt Shakman will executive produce and direct the first two episodes.[4] On July 20, it was announced that Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell have joined the cast.[6]
On August 30, 2022, Legendary Pictures released a teaser image on their Twitter account.[8]
On August 17, 2023, Apple TV+ released first look images.[9]
On September 8, 2023, the teaser for the series was released with a premiere date set for November 17, 2023.[10]
On October 13, 2023, a second trailer was released with a viewing of the first episode at New York Comic-Con.[11]
On November 3, 2023, an inside look of the series and the title sequence was released online by Apple TV+, along with the first three minutes exclusively on IGN.[5][12][13]
On November 15, 2023, Apple TV re-released the first three minutes from the first episode with translated Japanese subtitles on their YouTube account.[14]
On December 3, 2023, Apple TV released a mid-season trailer with scenes from the remaining six episodes, including a fight scene between Godzilla and an Ion Dragon.[15]
2024[]
On January 1, 2024, one of the artists for the design team in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters released concept art for Godzilla in 1954, Frost Vark, Mantleclaw, Brambleboar, and Endoswarmer on his ArtStation account.[16]
On April 11, 2024, Apple TV+ renewed the series for a second season and made a deal with Legendary to develop multiple spinoff series based on the MonsterVerse.[17]
Trivia[]
- While the episodes were produced in 2.39:1 aspect ratio, the camera reel sequences were produced in 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
- Kurt Russell and Anna Sawai previously worked together in The Fast and the Furious franchise.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fenix, Kevin (February 10, 2022). Monarch: Apple TV's Monsterverse Series Has a New and Mysterious Working-Title: Exclusive The Illuminerdi. Retrieved March 19, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Godzilla returns in Apple’s first trailer for the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters TV series The Verge. Retrieved September 8, 2023
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 20, 2022). Apple TV+ Lands Godzilla & Titans Series Based On Legendary's Monsterverse Deadline. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Cordero, Rosy (June 30, 2022). Anna Sawai, Joe Tippett & Kiersey Clemons Among Cast Of Apple’s Live-Action Godzilla and Titans Series Deadline. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — An Inside Look. YouTube. Retrieved on November 3, 2023.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 White, Peter (July 20, 2022). Kurt Russell Returns To Television With Apple’s Godzilla & The Titans Series; Son Wyatt Russell Also Boards Legendary’s Monsterverse Franchise. Deadline. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (August 18, 2022). ‘Pachinko’ Star Mari Yamamoto Boards Apple Series Based On Legendary’s Monsterverse Franchise'.Deadline. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ↑ Legendary Pictures Teaser. Twitter. Retrieved on August 30, 2022.
- ↑ First Look Images. Variety. Retrieved on August 17, 2023.
- ↑ First Official Teaser. YouTube. Retrieved on September 8, 2023.
- ↑ Official Trailer. YouTube. Retrieved on October 13, 2023.
- ↑ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters - Exclusive Opening Scene. YouTube. Retrieved on November 3, 2023.
- ↑ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — Opening Title Sequence. YouTube. Retrieved on November 3, 2023.
- ↑ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — Episode 1 Sneak Peek: Mantleclaw vs. Mother Longlegs. YouTube. Retrieved on November 15, 2023.
- ↑ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — Legacy - Apple TV+. YouTube. Retrieved on December 3, 2023.
- ↑ Concept Art from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. ArtStation. Retrieved on January 1, 2024.
- ↑ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/monarch-legacy-monsters-season-2-spin-off-apple-1235872046/
| Shows | |
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| Showa era | He of the Sun • Go! Godman • Zone Fighter • Gimme Gimme Octopus • Go! Greenman • The Godzilla Power Hour • The King Kong Show • Assault! Human |
| Heisei era | Godzilla Island • Godzilland |
| TriStar series | Godzilla: The Series |
| MonsterVerse | Skull Island • Monarch: Legacy of Monsters |
| Reiwa era | Godzilla Singular Point • Godziban • Chibi Godzilla Raids Again |