'From Schoolteacher to Secret Agent': New roles revealed for Godzilla Monsterverse series
Apple TV+ announced the main cast of the much-anticipated Godzilla and Titans Monsterverse series, unveiling the roles they'll portray.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:25 PM ISTApple TV+ announced the main cast of the much-anticipated Godzilla and Titans Monsterverse series, unveiling the roles they'll portray.
Godzilla Series (Source: Hardware Zone)
In 2022, a cinematic roar echoed through the entertainment world, and it wasn't from your typical Hollywood A-lister. Instead, it was the thunderous bellow of Godzilla, as Apple TV+ unveiled its cast lineup for the highly anticipated Godzilla and Titans Monsterverse series.
"The Thunderous Battle Between Godzilla and the Titans"
As reported by TVLine, the new series forms part of the legendary Monsterverse franchise, which includes major box office hits like 2014’s Godzilla and 2017’s Kong: Skull Island. The plot unfolds in the aftermath of the devastating battle between Godzilla and the Titans that reduced San Francisco to rubble. In this awe-inspiring world, where "monsters are real," the storyline takes a deeper dive, focusing on a family's quest to unearth its hidden secrets and connection to the clandestine organization known as Monarch.
A Star-Studded Cast Revealed
From the aftermath of destruction to the heart of familial intrigue, the cast set to bring this thrilling narrative to life is equally compelling. Leading the line-up is Anna Sawai from Pachinko, who plays Cate, a former schoolteacher and G-Day survivor who stumbles upon a family secret while in Japan. Accompanying Sawai is Kiersey Clemons from Transparent as May, an American ex-pat sporting a roguish exterior that shields both herself and those around her.
The cast is rounded off with Joe Tippett as Tim, an office drone yearning for secret agent thrills; Elisa Lasowski as Duvall, a supremely confident operative; and newcomer Ren Watabe as Kentaro, a young man embarking on a quest to uncover the truth about his enigmatic father.
The Godzilla Monsterverse series will be produced by the Legendary Television arm and helmed by co-creators Chris Black and Matt Fraction, with the first two episodes directed by Matt Shakman of WandaVision fame.
From the Silver Screen to Streaming Giant
The Monsterverse films have raked in close to $2 billion globally at the box office, proving the enormous public appetite for the monstrous franchise. The move to Apple TV+ represents a thrilling new chapter in the saga, adding a fresh dynamic to the beloved cinematic universe.
As we await the roar of the mighty Godzilla to echo through our living rooms, the stage is set for an unforgettable television experience. With its intriguing plot and star-studded cast, the Godzilla Monsterverse series is poised to be another milestone in the monster franchise's illustrious legacy.
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