Apple TV+ announced that “Strange Planet – A Strange WorldThe new 10-episode animated series for adults will debut on August 9 with new weekly episodes every Wednesday until September 27. Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel of the same name, which became a social media phenomenon, “Strange Planet” offers a hilarious and insightful look at a distant landscape that isn’t all that different from our own. In a whimsical world of pink and purple, Blue Creatures explores the absurdity of everyday human conventions.
Giving voice to this world of strange creatures are Gotham Award nominee Tunde Adebimpe (“Rachel Is Getting Married”), Emmy nominee Demi Adejuigbe (“The Amber Ruffin Show”), Lori Tan Chin (“Awkwafina is Nora of Queens”) ), Critics’ Choice Award nominee Danny Pudi (“Community”) and Emmy Award nominee Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”).
,Strange Planet – A Strange WorldEmmy Award winner Dan Harmon (“Rick and Morty,” “Community”) and New York Times bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle co-created and executive produced. Academy Award® winner Alex Bulkley (“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”), Emmy Award winner Corey Campodonico for Shadowmachine (“Bojack Horseman,” “Tuca and Bertie”), Lauren Pomerantz (“Saturday Night Live,” The Ellen DeGeneres Show) “), Emmy Award winner Amalia Levary (“Over the Garden Wall,” “Harvey Beaks”), Steve Levy (“Rick and Morty,” “Community”) and Taylor Alexi Pyle serve as executive producers. “Strange Planet” is produced by Apple Studios and Shadowmachine.