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DEVELOPMENT
HISTORY:
7/11/22
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12/7/22
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STATUS:
previously in development (2023-2024 season) |
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
ordered to series |
DESCRIPTION:
(from Warner Bros. Discovery's press release, July 2022) Heavily influenced by the history and achievements of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Iyanu: Child of Wonder is set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland. The series follows a teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, who spends her days studying Yoruba history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life. One day, responding to danger, she unknowingly triggers her divine powers, the likes of which have not been seen since the Age of Wonders. With newly discovered superpowers, Iyanu joins forces with two other teenagers as they embark on a remarkable journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland. Throughout her adventure, she'll uncover the truth about her past, her parents, and her ultimate destiny to save the world. |
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brandon Easton as EP
· Carl Reed as EP
· David Steward II as EP
· Doug Schwalbe as EP
· Erica Dupuis as EP
· Godwin Akpan as BOOK
· Matt Heath as EP
· Roye Okupe as BOOK/CRTR/DIR/EP
· Ryan Haidarian as EP
· Saxton Moore as EP
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GENRE(S):
· based on a comic book
· comedy (all)
· comedy (animated)
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Forefront Media Group
· Impact X Capital
· Lion Forge Animation
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