First Trailer for Charlie Kaufman’s ‘Orion and the Dark’ Animated Film

“You come watch me do my job for one night, and you’ll finally see that I’m nothing to be afraid of!” 😨 Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for the animated film Orion and the Dark, which is one of the most fascinating animation creations coming in 2024. The screenplay is written by none other than Charlie Kaufman, yes Eternal Sunshine Kaufman, trying his hand at a story for kids (based on the book) about being scared of the dark. It’s produced by DreamWorks Animation, directed by a longtime storyboard artist for “SpongeBob”, and animated by Mikros Animation (Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie). Join Orion and his new best friend on the adventure of a nighttime! Orion is afraid of heights, pets, and the worst of all perils: the dark. One day, The Dark takes Orion on a nighttime trip to prove to the youngster that the only thing to fear is fear itself. Starring the voices of Jacob Tremblay as Orion, Paul Walter Hauser as The Dark, and yes even Werner Herzog. Yeah this looks fantastic, as delightfully creative as you’d expect from Kaufman & this team. They nailed it with Hauser’s voice. Yes it’s for kids but it still looks outstanding. // Continue Reading ›