The Legend of Vox Machina, the animated series by Critical Role, will premiere one week earlier than expected on January 28, 2022. The series had previously been set for a February 4 release date on Amazon Prime Video. The announcement was accompanied by a new clip from the series (attached above).
Animated series “The Legend of Vox Machina” is coming soon, featuring the combat-filled and expansive adventures of the lovable second-rate heroes that kicked off the saga in 2015. The show is long overdue, and the wait is almost over.
Here’s everything you need to get ready for the first season of “The Legend of Vox Machina”
The Legend of Vox Machina Release Date
“The Legend of Vox Machina” will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on January 28, 2022, after being delayed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This animated series has been in the making for many years. The fantasy world was created by Matthew Mercer in 2012, before launching as the acclaimed “Critical Role” web series in 2015. Back in 2019, players launched a kickstarter campaign for the animated series that didn’t last long enough for a 10-episode season but was the fastest-funded Kickstarter in history. Amazon Prime Video (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5) later acquired distribution rights and commissioned a second season.
What is The Legend of Vox Machina About?
“Critical Role” began as a live-streaming web series featuring a group of friends—all voice actors—playing the role-playing game “Dungeons and Dragons” together. It has since morphed into podcasts, comic series, books, and more — including this upcoming animated series.
The Legend of Vox Machina is an adult animated fantasy-adventure series that follows Vox Machina, a band of misfits with a fondness for boozing and brawling. In a desperate attempt to pay off their mounting bar tab, these unlikely heroes end up on a quest to save the realm of Exandria from dark magical forces. From a sinister necromancer to a powerful curse, the group confronts a variety of obstacles that not only test their skills, but also the strength of their bond.
“The Legend of Vox Machina” is an adult animated fantasy series based on the first “Signing Role” by D&D campaign. The series follows Vox Machina, an unlikely group of seven heroes who embark on a grand adventure in a desperate attempt to pay off their debt but end up on a quest to save the world from terrifying monsters and dark magical powers. The first two episodes of the series will tell a new story about the team, introducing the characters before adapting the Briarwood arc from the original web series.
The Legend of Vox Machina Cast
“Critical Role” fans will be pleased to know that “The Legend of Vox Machina” will have the original cast reprise their roles (with the exception of Orion Acaba).
Matthew Mercer voices Sylas Briarwood, among others, Ashley Johnson voices gnome priest Pike Trickfoot, Travis Willingham voices barbarian goliath Grog Strongjaw, Laura Bailey voices half-elf ranger Vex’ahlia “Vex” Vessar, Liam O’Brien voices half-elf bastards Vax’il and “Vax” Vessar, Taliesin Jaffe voices human gunslinger Percival “Percy” Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III, Marisha Ray voices half-elf druid Keyleth from Air Ashari, and Sam Riegel voices gnome bard Scanlan Shorthalt.
The Legend of Vox Machina Director, Writers and More
“The Legend of Vox Machina” was written by Jennifer Muro (Star Wars: Forces of Destiny) and animated by Titmouse Inc. Sung Jin Ahn (“Niko and the Sword of Light”) is the series’ supervising director, with character art created by Emmy-winning artist, animator, and designer Phil Bourassa, best known for his work on “Young Justice.” The tie score came from Neal Acree (“Overwatch,” “Stargate SG-1”), while Peter Habib and Mr. Fantastic wrote and produced all of the original songs for bard Scanlan Shorthalt (alongside Sam Riegel, who voiced the character).
