Netflix has premiered a new trailer forMaya and the Three, the upcoming animated event that hails from creator and directorJorge R. Gutiérrez(El Tigre,The Book of Life) and features the voices ofZoe Saldaña,Stephanie Beatriz,Diego Luna,Gael García Bernal, and so many more. Netflix also revealed the poster for the animated show, which will consist of 9 chapters and premiere October 22 on the streamer.
Maya and the Threeis set in a sprawling fantasy world where the brave warrior princess (Saldaña) is preparing to celebrate her fifteenth birthday. The only twist? The gods of the underworld are here to crash the party, claiming that Maya’s life is forfeit to the God of War as recompense for her family’s secrets. to save her family, friends — and most of all, herself — Maya must go on a quest in an attempt to satisfy a longtime prophecy, one in which three warriors are foretold to assist in the fight against the underworld and the protection of humanity.
Based on the look of this trailer, in which elements literally burst past the purported ratio in explosions of color and light, this is one event animation fans won’t want to miss.In an interview with Collider, Gutiérrez describedMaya and the Threeas “a four and a half hour movie. And it’s this giant delicious burrito and someone just cut it like sushi into rolls, but you’re going to want to consume the whole thing.”
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In addition to Saldaña, Beatriz, Luna, and Bernal,Maya and the Threefeatures an absolutely stacked voice cast consisting ofGabriel Iglesiasas Picchu,Allen Maldonadoas Rico,Alfred Molinaas the God of War,Kate del Castilloas the Goddess of Death,Danny Trejoas the God of Earthquakes,Cheech Marinas the Gods of Wind & Storm,Rosie Perezas the Goddess of Gators,Queen Latifahas Gran Bruja,Wyclef Jeanas Gran Brujo, Gutiérrez as King Teca,Sandra Equihuaas Queen Teca,Isabela Mercedas the Widow Queen,Chelsea Rendonas the Goddess of Tattoos,Joaquín Cosíoas the God of Bats,Carlos Alazraquias the God of Dark Magic,Eric Bauzaas the God of Jungle Animals, andRita Morenoas Ah Puch.Maya and the Threealso features an original score composed by the duo ofGustavo SantaolallaandTim Davies, which will be available on October 22 from Milan Records.
Maya and the Threepremieres October 22 on Netflix. Check out the trailer below, featuring the song “If It’s To Be” performed byKali Uchisand written by Santaolalla:
Here’s the official synopsis forMaya and the Three:
In a fantastical world, where magic turns the world and four kingdoms rule the lands, a brave and rebellious warrior princess named Maya is about to celebrate her fifteenth birthday and coronation. But everything changes when the gods of the underworld arrive and announce that Maya’s life is forfeit to the God of War — a price she must pay for her family’s secret past. If Maya refuses, the whole world will suffer the gods’ vengeance. To save her beloved family, her friends, and her own life, Maya embarks on a thrilling quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy that foretells the coming of three great warriors who will help her defeat the gods and save humankind.
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