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| Megamind Rules! | |
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| Genre | Superhero comedy |
| Based on | Megamind by Alan Schoolcraft Brent Simons |
| Developed by | Alan Schoolcraft Brent Simons |
| Starring | Keith Ferguson Laura Post Josh Brener Maya Aoki Tuttle |
| Theme music composer | Alex Seaver Adam Lambert |
| Composers |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Eric Fogel Alan Schoolcraft Brent Simons |
| Producer | Kelley Deer (Episode 4-present) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Peacock |
| Release | March 1, 2024 |
| Related | |
| Megamind Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate | |
Megamind Rules! (originally titled as Megamind's Guide to Defending Your City) is an American animated television series that is produced from DreamWorks Animation under DreamWorks Animation Television. The series is developed by Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons who created the characters based on the 2010 animated film Megamind, taking place after the events of its streaming sequel Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate which follows Megamind learning to become a hero to Metro City while being an online influencer. It was released along with the film on Peacock on March 1, 2024.
Premise[edit]
The series picks off after the events of Megamind (2010) and Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate (2024), and shows the title character how he becomes a true superhero.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Keith Ferguson as Megamind, a blue-skinned, humanoid alien supervillain-turned-superhero with a large cranium. Ferguson replaces Will Ferrell from the original film, in addition to previously voicing the character in the first film's tie-in video games.
- Laura Post as Roxanne Ritchi, a strong-willed news reporter who becomes Megamind's love interest. Post replaces Tina Fey from the original film.
- Josh Brener as Ol' Chum (formerly Minion), a talking fish who has been Megamind's sidekick and best friend since childhood. Brener replaces David Cross from the original film.[1] In universe, it is revealed that he changed his name after a cease-and-desist from Mr. Minion's Meatsicles.
- Maya Aoki Tuttle as Keiko Morita, Megamind's child fan and social media influencer.
The Doom Syndicate[edit]
- Emily Tunon as Lady Doppler, a storm themed supervillain who can manipulate the weather.
- Scott Adsit as Pierre Pressure, a mime themed supervillain who has the power of hypnosis.
- Talon Warburton as Lord Nighty-Knight, a knight themed supervillain who can manipulate the shadows.
- Chris Sullivan as Behemoth, a giant lava golem.
- Adam Lambert as Machiavillain, a disembodied brain and Megamind's former mentor.
Supporting[edit]
- Roger Craig Smith as the Mayor of Metro City, the cowardly mayor of Metro City.
- Jeanine Mason as Christina Christo, the Mayor's assistant.
- Eric Murphy as Big King Fish, the short leader of the Go Fish Gang.
- Todd Haberkorn as Blue Mackerel, the skinny member of the Go Fish Gang.
- Joey Rudman as Red Snapper, the rounded member of the Go Fish Gang.
- Tony Hale as Mel/Mr. Donut, the owner of the rundown diner turned donut shop.
- Eric Fogel as Polly 227, a robot parakeet Megamind built for Ol' Chum.
Episodes[edit]
Pilot[edit]
| Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date |
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| "Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate" | Eric Fogel | Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons | TBA | March 1, 2024 |
Season 1 (2024)[edit]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Megamind vs, Dude Monkey" | Joel Dickie | JD Ryznar | Solomon Fong and Renee Howerton | March 1, 2024 |
| 2 | "The Villainous Origin of Mr. Donut!" | Mike West | Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons | Steve Garcia and Dennis Crawford | March 1, 2024 |
| 3 | "Roach Hard: With a Vengeance" | Mike West | Eric Fogel | Dennis Crawford and Steve Garcia | March 1, 2024 |
| 4 | "MegaMayor" | Steve Garcia Behzad Mansoori-Dara | Eric Acosta | Jason Horychun and Hadas Rosen | March 1, 2024 |
| 5 | "Extra Credit" | Steve Garcia | Annabel Seymour | Solomon Fong and Hadas Rosen | March 1, 2024 |
| 6 | "Too Much Chum" | Joel Dickie | Eric Acosta | Shaan Khan, James Nguyen and David Wiebe | March 1, 2024 |
| 7 | "A Cake for Keiko" | Mike West | JD Ryznar | Dennis Crawford and Randy Young | March 1, 2024 |
| 8 | "Who Wants to Save a City?" | Joel Dickie | Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons | Shaan Khan, James Nguyen and David Wiebe | March 1, 2024 |
Production[edit]
On February 11, 2022, it was announced that Peacock had ordered a CG animated series from DreamWorks Animation Television serving as a follow up to the film, originally titled Megamind's Guide to Defending Your City. The series chronicles the new hero's quest to become a social media influencer and a true superhero. The original writers of the film, Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, are signed on as executive producers with Celebrity Deathmatch creator Eric Fogel. JD Ryznar was co-executive producer and story editor.[2]
On August 5, 2022, Simons confirmed that the show's writing was completed and production was moving forward.[3] In January 2023, it was revealed that the series would be released in 2024.[4] In February 2024, it was announced that the series, now titled Megamind Rules! would be released on March 1, 2024. Keith Ferguson, Laura Post, Josh Brener, Maya Aoki Tuttle, Emily Tunon, Talon Warburton, Scott Adsit, Chris Sullivan, Tony Hale, Jeanine Mason and Adam Lambert were announced as part of the cast.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Minion Voices (Megamind)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (February 11, 2022). "Peacock Bolsters Animated Kids Programming Slate With 'Megamind,' 'Abomianble' Series & More". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Simons, Brent (5 August 2022). "MEGAMIND'S writer room is wrapping up today as production moves forward. If you're looking for some wonderfully talented and amazing people to join writing your staff, @alanfofalan and I got some dynamite recommendations. Hit us up!". Twitter. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Megamind television series print ad (page 57)". Kidscreen (February/March 2023). January 24, 2023. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes. "Trailer: DreamWorks' 'Megamind' Returns in New Peacock Film & Series". www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
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