Netflix has released a visceral new teaser trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne, along with a stunning poster for the impending spinoff. Check it out below and let us know whether you'll be tuning in on September 28 when the series premieres.
In Nocturne, Richter must band together with an odd alliance of vampire hunters and wizards to stop a vampire apocalypse from occurring during the French Revolution.
The spin-off, which will be led by Richter and Maria Renard, is said to be inspired by the Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night video games from 1993 and 1997, respectively.
The voice cast for the series includes Edward Bluemel (A Discovery of Witches, Sex Education) as Richter Belmont, Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King) as Annette, Pixie Davies (Mary Poppins Returns) as Maria Renard, Nastassja Kinski (An American Rhapsody) as Tera, Sydney James Harcourt (Hamilton) as Edouard, Franka Potente (American Horror Story) as the vampire queen Erzsebet Báthory, and Zahn McClarnon (Dark Winds, Hawkeye) as Olrox.
Kevin Kolde of Frederator Studios and British screenwriter Clive Bradley lead the creative side of the spin-off.
A teaser trailer for Nocturne was released back in July and new footage was also shown in Netflix's promotional trailer for all of the streamer's September releases.
Additionally, Netflix has revealed that the first episode will premiere a day early on September 27, 9 AM PT/12 PM EST via livestream on Twitch and YouTube.
Specifically, the first episode of Nocturne will be broadcast as a part of Netflix's Drop 01 fan event, a digital showcase that will reveal some of the streamer's returning and future animated movies.
Netflix also teased surprise announcements and never-before-seen sneak peek "drops" from animated programs that fans around the globe are eagerly anticipating.
Castlevania: Nocturne Official Synopsis: New series focusing on Richter Belmont origin story feat. vampires in the French Revolution.
The gory and gothic adventures of the Castlevania franchise continue with an exciting new setting and their highest stakes yet. A gripping story of love and loss, Nocturne marks an evolution to the original fan-favorite Castlevania Netflix Series. Featuring a never before seen origin story of Richter Belmont (gaming icon, and one of the Franchise’s most beloved characters).
Led by showrunner Kevin Kolde and Creator/Writer Clive Bradley. Produced by Project 51 Productions with production services provided by Powerhouse Animation.
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