Fire up your imaginations, kiddos, it’s time forCaptain Underpantsto arrive on Netflix in all new animated adventures! DreamWorks Animation Television’s new seriesThe Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsbringsDav Pilkey’s classic, fun-filled comic creation to life in super-entertaining fashion. Our exclusive clip from an upcoming episode not only teases the humor and storytelling on display, but also shows off the series' willingness to experiment with different types of animation. It’s a real treat!
From Executive ProducerPeter Hastings, DreamWorks’The Epic Tales of Captain Underpantsstars both established and emerging voice talent includingSean Astinas the series' narrator,Nat Faxonas Captain Underpants/Mr. Krupp, as well as young actorsJay GragnaniandRamone Hamiltonwho voice best pals, George Beard and Harold Hutchins. You can watchThe Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsonNetflix, as part of theirNetflix Kids & Family channel, starting this Friday, July 13th.
Check out our exclusive clip fromThe Epic Tales of Captain Underpantsbelow!
Melvin tries to help defeat a clay monster, but somehow turns everything and everyone into clay! This is going to cost a fortune. Find out if the world will stay clay in DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, coming to Netflix July 13!
Here’s the series' synopsis:
Get ready for a world of pranks, super villains, and your favorite underwear-wielding superhero in the Netflix original series DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants premiering July 13. George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two best buds who share a love of comic books and practical jokes – and a strong dislike for their cranky, fun-hating school principal, Mr. Krupp. When their over-the-top pranks get out of hand, the boys unleash their creative superpowers by transforming Krupp into the bumbling, briefs-baring superhero, Captain Underpants! The future of Jerome Horwitz Elementary is always in jeopardy, and it’s up to two prank-loving fourth graders and one goofy caped crusader to save it. What could possibly go wrong?
Other cast members includeDavid Koechner(Anchorman) as Mr. Meaner,Tress MacNeille(The Simpsons, VeggieTales in the House) as Ms. Hurd,Laraine Newman(DreamWorks Trollhunters) as Ms. Tara Ribble,Stephen Root(Barry, King of the Hill) as Mr. Morty Fyde,Jorge Diaz(Elena of Avalor) as Melvin Sneedly,Mindy Sterling(Austin Powers) as Melvin’s mom,Erica Lutrell(Salvation, Steven Universe) as Erica Wang,Dayci Brookshire(Home Adventures with Tip & Oh) as Jessica Gordon, andEvan Kishiyama(Mickey and the Roadster Racers) as Steve “Gooch” Yamaguchi.
Be sure to check back later this week for our interview with EP Hastings and keep an eye out forThe Epic Tales of Captain Underpantsthis Friday!
