If you’re thinking Baz Luhrmann’s biopic about Elvis Presley will be one Oscar contender you’re not too keen on, then Netflix might have what you’re after, with the streaming service announcing a new animated spy series starring The King.
On Friday, the world marked 42 years since the passing of Elvis Presley. As you might expect, some admirers of his work celebrated by blasting some of his greatest hits, or popping on a few of his classic films.
Netflix, however, used the occasion to announce the forthcoming arrival of Agent King, an animated action comedy series starring the late music icon as a spy.
As Variety notes, the new program comes via Priscilla Presley and John Eddie, who teamed up with Authentic Brands Group, Sony Pictures Animation, and Sony Pictures Television to make the show
“Elvis Presley trades in his white jumpsuit for a jet pack when he is covertly inducted into a secret government spy program to help battle the dark forces that threaten the country he loves — all while holding down his day job as the King Of Rock And Roll,” a description of the program reads..
“From the time Elvis was a young boy he always dreamed of being the superhero fighting crime and saving the world!” explains Priscilla Presley. “Agent King lets him do just that.
“My co-creator John Eddie and I are so excited to be working with Netflix and Sony Animation on this amazing project and getting the chance to show the world an Elvis they haven’t seen before.”
While there’s no word just yet as to when the show will premiere, Presley and Eddie will serve as executive producers, while Elvis’ close associate Jerry Schilling will act as a consultant.
In related news, Baz Luhrmann recently announced that Austin Butler will play the title role in his upcoming Elvis Presley biopic. With production set to kick off in Queensland in 2020, Tom Hanks has also joined the cast as the role of Elvis’ manager, Col. Tom Parker.
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