Entertainment Weeklyhas released the first images fromThe Tiger’s Apprentice, the upcomingParamount+animated feature that will follow a young boy’s journey towards becoming a hero. The world of the upcoming book adaptation is filled with magic, as talking animals will serve as mentors to Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo). While it will be amusing for the boy to learn how to use his powers, he has to be ready to face the dangers of battling against people who decide to use their abilities for their own benefit. And the new images give audiences a taste of what’s to come.
The images reveal the design for Hu, the wise tiger voiced byHenry Goldingwho will help Tom over the course of his journey. The boy can also be seen confronting Loo (Michelle Yeoh), a powerful sorcerer who wants to destroy humanity. Her abilities are so dangerous that Hu and Tom will need to form an alliance with the twelve Zodiac animal warriors if they want a chance to stop the villain. And the team will be voiced by a star-studded supporting cast that includesSandra Oh,Bowen YangandDiana Lee Inosanto.
The Tiger’s Apprenticeis based onLaurence Yep’s novel of the same name, which introduced Tom while he was trying to protect a phoenix’s egg from the forces of evil who wanted to destroy it. The story was the first in a trilogy, meaning that Paramount+ has the opportunity to create a new franchise if the animated movie is successful upon release. As Tom starts his journey alongside the twelve Zodiac animal warriors, every member of the team will show him a magical ability he could master in the future, with the threat of Loo and her destructive power looming in the background.
Who is Behind ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’?
Paul WatlingandYong Duk Jhonserved as co-directors forThe Tiger’s Apprentice, withDavid MageeandChristopher Yostwriting the screenplay for the animated adaptation, which will be directed byRaman Hui. Watling previously worked on the art department of titles such asSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseandHotel Transylvania, while Yong Duk Jhon was the head of cinematography forVivo. The duo is ready to introduce audiences to Tom and his friendship with Hu in the action-packed adaptation of Yep’s novel.
