Netflix has released a trailer and poster for the animated action comedy The Monkey King ahead of its arrival on the streamer next month.
Directed by Anthony Stacchi, the film is inspired by an epic Chinese tale and follows the journey of a charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick as he teams up with a young village girl to defeat 100 demons… and his own ego! Watch the trailer below…
The Monkey King is an action-packed family comedy that follows a rebellious and charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King, and Monkey’s greatest foe of all —his own ego! Along the way, a young village girl challenges his self-centered attitude and shows him that even the smallest pebble can have a big effect on the world.
The cast includes Monkey King (Jimmy O. Yang), Lin (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport), Stick (Nan Li), Dragon King (Bowen Yang), Benbo (Jo Koy), Babbo (Ron Yuan), Jade Emperor (Hoon Lee), Buddha (BD Wong), Demon of Havoc (Andrew Kishino), Red Girl (Sophie Wu), King Yama (Andrew Kishino), Wangmu (Jodi Long), Elder Monkey (James Sie), Mayor (Andrew Pang), Mayor’s Wife (Stephanie Hsu), Mayor’s Son (Kuno Inghram).
The Monkey King arrives on Netflix on August 18th.
