My Brother the Minotaur was created by Donal Mangan, written by Mark Hodkinson and directed by Maurice Joyce. Developed and produced with our friends at Cartoon Saloon over many years, we’re thrilled it will be out in the world on April 24th.
Supported by Northern Ireland Screen from early development through to production… full press release below!
Apple TV announces “My Brother the Minotaur,” an all-new kids and family adventure series premiering globally Friday, April 24
An epic blend of folklore, mystery and mythic adventure, the animated series features the voices of rising stars Ely Solan, Billy Jenkins, Luciana Akpobaro and Billie Boullet, alongside Michael Sheen, Brian Cox, Paul Kaye and T’Nia Miller.
Today, Apple TV announced the all-new animated kids and family adventure series “My Brother the Minotaur,” from Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon and the award-winning children’s media company Dog Ears, to premiere globally on Friday, April 24. Centered on universal themes of growing up, feeling different and discovering where you belong, the series celebrates finding the people who truly see you, and the places that feel like home.
A thrilling mix of folklore, mystery and adventure about a young minotaur – half boy, half bull – found and raised in the human world. With the help of his fiercely loyal human brother, he recruits a bold group of friends to uncover the mystery of his minotaur past and fulfill his destiny, all while battling dark forces determined to see him fail.
The animated series features voice performances from rising stars Ely Solan, Billy Jenkins, Luciana Akpobaro and Billie Boullet, alongside Michael Sheen, Brian Cox, Paul Kaye and T’Nia Miller.
“My Brother the Minotaur” is produced for Apple by Dog Ears and Cartoon Saloon. Gerry Shirren and Fionnuala Deane serve as executive producers on the show, with producers John McDaid, Nora Twomey, Tomm Moore, Paul Young and Nuria Blanco. “My Brother the Minotaur” was created by Donal Mangan and directed by Maurice Joyce.