Netflixhas found it’s next animated venture, and this time, it’s diving into the underworld. The streamer announced that it is currently working on a new supernatural series, entitledJentry Chau vs. the Underworld. Along with the general reveal, Netflix also shared the already stacked voice cast line-up, which featuresAli Wongin the title role. She will be joined byLucy Liu,Jimmy O. Yang,Bowen Yang,Lori Tan Chinn,Woosung Kim, andSheng Wang.
The series focuses on Jentry Chau (Wong), aChinese-Americanteenager from small town Texas who learns that a demon king is after her. As if that wasn’t enough, the demon is vying for the powers that Jentry has spent her entire life trying to suppress. So, on top of dealing with high school, Jentry must also battle “an underworld’s worth of monsters.” To do so, she enlists the help of her great aunt and a jiangshi (a Chinese hoppingvampire). At this time, it’s unclear who the other cast members will voice.
Jentry Chauhails from first-time showrunnerEcho Wu, who previously directed the short filmThe Wishgranterwhich was also an animated project with supernatural elements. Wong andAron Eli Coleite, known previously for Netflix showsLocke & KeyandDaybreak, executive produce.Chris Prynoski,Shannon Prynoski,Antonio Canobbio, andBen Kalinaexecutive produce for Titmouse.
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Ali Wong Stars in Another Upcoming Netflix Show
On April 6, viewers can next catch Wong in Netflix’sdark comedy seriesBEEF, which sees her andSteven Yeunembroiled in an intense feud. It follows their characters after a dangerous road rage incident, in which Yeun’s character chases an unknown instigator (soon revealed as Wong). Despite what probably should’ve been an incident they move on from, the two are quickly consumed by the event and set out to ruin each other’s lives.
Wong’s fellowJentry Chaucast mates also have some exciting projects up their sleeves. Most recently, Liu starred in DC’sShazam! Fury of the Godsas Kalypso, as well as lent her voice to Disney’sStrange World. Bowen Yang, who has appeared in features likeBrosandFire Island, took the entertainment world by storm thanks to his work onSaturday Night Live. Jimmy O. Yang, best known for his comedy, recently starred in80 for Bradyand will next appear inInterior Chinatown. Chinn is well-known for her work inTurning RedandAwkwafina Is Nora From Queens, while Wang is widely recognized for starring inFresh Off the Boat.
Jentry Chau vs. the Underworldcurrently has no projected release window. In the meantime, check out Wong in the trailer forBEEFbelow:
