Hellboy: The Crooked Man Cast, Plot, Director, and Everything We Know So Far
Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy franchise is coming back to life in the form of a Netflix animated series, titled Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming show, from its cast to its plot, director, and beyond.
Plot
Based on the comic book storyline of the same name by Mike Mignola, Hellboy: The Crooked Man follows the events of the original Hellboy (2004) film, which saw the demonic creature Hellboy, voiced by Ron Perlman, joining forces with humans to battle supernatural villains. The new series focuses on Hellboy’s cousin, Tobias "Toby" Manning, a member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD).
After Toby’s father, Roderick, a professor, goes missing, the BPRD sends him on a mission to track him down. Toby becomes embroiled in a sinister plot involving an ancient tome, demonic creatures, and an otherworldly curse that threatens to destroy human life.
Cast
The voice cast for Hellboy: The Crooked Man includes:
- David Harbour (Hellboy) – In a surprise move, Netflix has chosen David Harbour, best known for his portrayal of Chief Hopper in Stranger Things, to reprise the role of Hellboy.
- Ali Fazal (Cohen) – An Indian actor and model, Fazal will play the character of Cohen, an operative for the BPRD.
- Lisa Lampanelli (Marilyn) – A renowned American comedian, Lampanelli will lend her voice to Marilyn, a eccentric and flamboyant entertainer with ties to the BPRD.
- Jake Busey (Hector) – Another addition to the cast, Busey will portray Hector, a member of the BPRD.
- Seth MacFarlane (Ben Daimio) – MacFarlane, known for Family Guy and The Orville, will voice Ben Daimio, a skilled warrior with supernatural abilities.
Director
Andrés Libre Barreno will helm the first episode of Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Barreno, a Colombian-American director and producer, has worked on numerous projects, including the popular Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts animated series.
Other Details
- Production: The Netflix animated series is produced by Vanguard Animation, in partnership with Dark Horse Entertainment.
- Visual style: Hellboy: The Crooked Man promises to deliver a striking visual style, blending action, horror, and adventure elements.
- Length: Each episode of the series will run around 45 minutes, similar to other Netflix animated productions.
- Premiere date: While there is no official release date yet, Hellboy: The Crooked Man is expected to arrive on Netflix in 2023.
Conclusion
Hellboy: The Crooked Man offers an exciting opportunity to revisit the dark fantasy world of Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy franchise. With an talented voice cast, an ambitious storyline, and the unique blend of action and horror elements, this Netflix series has the potential to win over fans of the comic book series and new audiences alike. Stay tuned for more updates on the premiere date and additional casting news.