It’s hard to overstate how incredible the voice cast is for Paramount+’s upcoming film, The Tiger’s Apprentice. An animated action adventure with some clear inspirations derived from the Spider-Man Spiderverse films, The Tiger’s Apprentice features an all-star voice cast of Asian luminaries that includes Henry Golding, Brandon Soo Hoo, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh and Michelle Yeoh.
Based on the children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, The Tiger’s Apprentice follows a young Chinese-American teen, Tom Lee (Soo Hoo), who discovers that he is part of a lineage of magical powered beings called The Guardians. Lee becomes the student of a mythical tiger named Hu (Golding), who trains him to fight an evil being named Loo (Yeoh).
The animation and music in the trailer are fantastic, and the action and overall visuals certainly look reminiscent of the ground-breaking Spiderverse films. It’s also an interesting twist for Yeoh to voice the villain of the story.
The Tiger’s Apprentice was originally planned for a theatrical release in 2022, and will now premiere on Paramount+ on February 2, 2024.
Check out the full trailer and key art!
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PARAMOUNT+ DEBUTS TEASER TRAILER FOR THE STAR-STUDDED ANIMATED FILM THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE
The All-New Original Film will Premiere February 2,
Exclusively on Paramount+
From Paramount Animation, the Animated Mythical Adventure,
Based on the Bestselling Novel,
Features an Exceptional Voice Cast that includes
Henry Golding, Brandon Soo Hoo, Lucy Liu, with
Golden Globe WinnerⓇ Sandra Oh and Academy AwardⓇ Winner Michelle Yeoh
December 7, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced that the service’s next original movie – the star-studded animated family film THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE – will premiere on the service Friday, February 2, in the U.S. The film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date. The service also unveiled a teaser trailer for the upcoming film, which stars Henry Golding (The Old Guard 2), Brandon Soo Hoo (Mech Cadets), Lucy Liu (Shazam: Fury of the Gods) with Golden GlobeⓇ Winner Sandra Oh (Quiz Lady) and Academy AwardⓇ Winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once).
Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE follows Chinese-American teenager Tom Lee (Soo Hoo), whose life changes forever when he discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu (Golding), Tom trains to take on Loo (Yeoh), a force that is as powerful as a Guardian but with evil intentions to use magic to destroy humanity. To have a fighting chance against Loo, Tom must reunite all twelve Zodiac animal warriors and master his own newly discovered powers. Alongside Golding, Soo Hoo, Liu, Oh and Yeoh, the animated adventure features a phenomenal ensemble voice cast that includes Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), Leah Lewis (Elemental), Kheng Hua Tan (Crazy Rich Asians), Sherry Cola (Joy Ride), Deborah S. Craig (Meet Cute), Jo Koy (The Monkey King), Greta Lee (Past Lives), Diana Lee Inosanto (The Mandalorian) , Patrick Gallagher (Night at the Museum) and Poppy Liu (The Afterparty).
THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE, a Paramount+ original movie in association with Paramount Animation, is a Jane Startz Production and is based on the novel The Tiger’s Apprentice, by Laurence Yep. Directed by Raman Hui and co-directed by Paul Watling and Yong Duk Jhun with a screenplay by David Magee and Christopher Yost and music by Steve Jablonsky, THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE is produced by Jane Startz, p.g.a, Sandra Rabins, p.g.a., and Bob Persichetti, p.g.a., with Maryann Garger, Kane Lee and Carlos Baena serving as executive producers.
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