In a groundbreaking move, Amazon has announced the launch of a new anthology series titled “Secret Level,” which is set to captivate both gamers and animation enthusiasts alike. Revealed during Gamescom 2024, this series promises to bring popular video games to life in a unique format reminiscent of “Love, Death + Robots.”
Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting new project.
What is “Secret Level”?
“Secret Level” is an anthology series that will feature individual episodes centered around different iconic video games. The show is helmed by Tim Miller, the visionary director behind “Deadpool” and “Terminator: Dark Fate,” as well as one of the creators of “Love, Death + Robots.”
The series aims to blend stunning animation with imaginative storytelling, offering viewers a fresh take on some of their favorite games.
Release Date
The highly anticipated first season of “Secret Level” is slated to premiere on December 10, 2024, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The season will consist of 15 episodes, each one focusing on a different video game, ensuring a diverse range of stories and styles.
Featured Video Games in “Secret Level”
According to Deadline, the first season of “Secret Level” will showcase episodes inspired by the following video games:
- Armored Core
- Concord
- Crossfire
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Exodus
- Honor of Kings
- Mega Man
- New World: Aeternum
- PAC-MAN
- PlayStation Titles (including “God of War”)
- Sifu
- Spelunky
- The Outer Worlds
- Unreal Tournament
- Warhammer 40,000
High-Quality Animation and Storytelling
“Secret Level” is set to push the boundaries of animation, drawing comparisons to the acclaimed “Love, Death + Robots” series. With a mix of animation styles and narratives, each episode will offer a unique experience, highlighting the diverse worlds and characters from the games it features.
Vernon Sanders, the head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed his excitement about the project: “Created and directed by Tim Miller, Blur Studio, and supervising director Dave Wilson, each episode will take our global Prime Video customers on an entirely new journey with stunning animation and imaginative storytelling.”
Conclusion
“Secret Level” is poised to be a must-watch for fans of video games and animation alike. With its all-star creative team and a lineup of beloved games, the series promises to deliver visually stunning and emotionally resonant episodes.
As the December 10 premiere date approaches, anticipation is building for what could be one of the most innovative shows of the year.