[09/11/24 - 10:00 AM] Nickelodeon Embarks on Epic Journey with the All-New CG-Animated Series "Max & The Midknights" Television Debut Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT) Based on the best-selling children's books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, the show follows an adventurous 10-year-old named Max who embarks on a quest with her newfound friends to save the Kingdom of Byjovia from ominous forces.
[via press release from Nickelodeon]
NICKELODEON EMBARKS ON EPIC JOURNEY WITH THE ALL-NEW CG-ANIMATED SERIES "MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS" TELEVISION DEBUT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 AT 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
Official Trailer, Key Art and Voice Cast Revealed for Original Series
Following 10-Year-Old Max and Friends in Adaptation of Best-Selling Book Series
BURBANK, Calif. - September 11, 2024 - A faraway kingdom holds fantastical, heartfelt, and humorous journeys in Nickelodeon's all-new CG-animated series Max & the Midknights, making its television debut on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon today released the trailer, key art, and voice cast for the original series. Based on the best-selling children's books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), the show follows an adventurous 10-year-old named Max who embarks on a quest with her newfound friends to save the Kingdom of Byjovia from ominous forces.
The debut episode, "Welcome to Byjovia," introduces Max, a medieval girl who dreams of becoming a knight and battling dragons but must instead roam the countryside as an apprentice troubadour with her Uncle Budrick. After encountering a thief, Max and Uncle Budrick head to the medieval kingdom of Byjovia but soon discover that the town is nothing like Uncle Budrick remembers. New episodes of Max & the Midknights will continue to roll out Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon. The show will begin rolling out internationally on Nickelodeon on October 10.
The voice cast behind the Midknights, a group of misfits each with their own unique talent, include: Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery) as Max, a brave and determined girl ready to take on any challenge headed her way; Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live) as Millie, a wacky yet super positive girl who brings the power of magic to the Midknights; Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) as Simon, Millie's street-savvy and sometimes sarcastic companion; and Caleb Yen (Beyblade X) as Kevyn, the bookish genius with a photographic memory. Together, the group accomplishes nearly everything that they set their mind to achieve.
Alongside the Midknights, Jeremy Rowley (iCarly) lends his voice as Uncle Budrick, Max's lovably silly parental figure and professional troubadour, Gary Anthony Williams (Central Park) voices Mumblin, a famous retired magician who helps guide the Midknights on their quests, Brian Stepanek (The Loud House) voices King Gastley, the nefarious ruler of Byjovia, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his throne, and India de Beaufort (It's Pony) voices Fendra, a dark sorceress working for King Gastley.
Throughout the series, Max leads the rest of the Midknights on challenging quests filled with all-new original songs. After King Gastley steals the throne and forces an unjust rule on the Kingdom of Byjovia, Max must come to the rescue to overthrow the power-hungry foe. With her friends and Uncle Budrick by her side, Max's courageous spirit won't back down no matter how difficult the quest gets.
Produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Max & the Midknights is executive produced by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate) and Jane Startz (Ella Enchanted). Sharon Flynn (All Hail King Julien) and David Skelly (Toy Story 2) serve as co-executive producers and showrunners. Development and production is overseen by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon, Nathan Schram, Vice President, Development, Nickelodeon Animation, and Stephanie Alpert, Vice President, Production, Nickelodeon Animation.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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