The Animated Adaptation of Roye Okupe’s “Iyanu: Child Of Wonder” is Coming to HBO Max and Cartoon Network
HBO Max and Cartoon Network have teamed up for the screen adaptation of Roye Okupe’s “Iyanu: Child Of Wonder.” The story draws cultural themes from the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
The series is created by Roye Okupe, who will also write and direct multiple episodes. Godwin Akpan, the book’s illustrator, will work as Art Director for the project while Saxton Moore, Head of Production at Lion Forge will serve as Supervising Director. The writers’ room will be led by Brandon Easton. Executive producers include Okupe, Doug Schwalbe, Carl Reed, Lion Forge’s David Steward II and Matt Heath, Impact X Capital’s Erica Dupuis, and Forefront Media Group’s Ryan Haidarian.
The Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios‘ series will be financed and overseen by Black-owned animation studio, Lion Forge Animation.
“Iyanu: Child of Wonder” is a superhero tale set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland. It draws themes from Nigerian culture, music, and mythology. The series follows Iyanu, a teenage orphan who spends her days studying Yoruba history and ancient arts but wants a normal life. Iyanu must uncover the truth about her past, her parents, and her ultimate destiny to save the world.
Here’s what Executive Producer, Roye Okupe has to say about this new project: “When I set out to create ‘Iyanu’ for a global audience, I wanted to develop a world that combined everything I love about the fantasy genre with the majesty and awe that is ancient West Africa. On top of that, working with Godwin Akpan, who illustrated the books, as our art director and collaborating with a thoughtful studio-like Lion Forge Animation that prioritizes authenticity and diversity, is beyond belief.”
We can’t wait for the release of this culture-inspired series.
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