Netflix’s Spellbound, a visually stunning animated fantasy film, has released its first trailer in which viewers get a look at this beautiful world.
The very first trailer for Netflix’s Spellbound is here, not only showcasing a visually stunning fantasy world, but an intriguing story about a young Princess whose parents turn into literal monsters. As if being a teenager isn’t bad enough, she is now tasked with taking care of them while simultaneously trying to find a way to bring them back.
The star studded cast includes Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman.
Spellbound follows Princess Ellian on a quest to return her parents to their former selves after they ender the dark forest and turned into monsters. She enlists the help of the Oracle of the Moon and the Oracle of the Sun in order to save her kingdom and her family.
The teaser trailer does not give away too much, but simply hints at the epic adventure that Ellian will be going on with her monster parents. We know that Spellbound is a musical, so we can only imagine what catchy songs will accompany such stunning sequences.
As explained in this TUDUM.com story, Spellbound Is an Original Fairy Tale Take on a Modern Story, details how this film takes having trouble with your parents as a teenager to a whole new level. At the end of the day, this is a human story told in a world of magic, fantasy, and wonder.
Ellian’s parents don’t talk much at first in their monstrous forms, but when they do they’re voiced by a pair of Oscar winners: Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem, the article says. The trailer delivers on gorgeously detailed visuals, comedy, and adventure.
Spellbound also boasts an incredibly talented cast. Rachel Zegler has a powerhouse voice, and castmates Javier Bardem and Nathan Lane are also known to carry a tune, so we cannot wait to hear the songs that are featured in Spellbound.
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About Spellbound
Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters.
Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled).
A Netflix Film from Skydance Animation, Spellbound boasts an all-star voice cast led by Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, With Javier Bardem, And Nicole Kidman.
Spellbound is written by Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda and produced by John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bruce Anderson for Skydance Animation
Spellbound starts streaming exclusively on Netflix November 22nd.
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