Matthew McConaughey has signed on to voice Elvis Presley in the adult animated action comedy series “Agent Elvis” for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation.
Previously titled “Agent King,” the series sees the one and only Elvis Presley trading in his white jumpsuit for a jet pack when he is covertly inducted into a secret government spy program to help battle the dark forces that threaten the country he loves – all while holding down his day job as the King Of Rock And Roll.
“Archer” alum Mike Arnold has written the series and serves as showrunner while Fletcher Moules is supervising director. Titmouse, Inc. (“Star Trek: Lower Decks,” “The Legend of Vox Machina”) is handling the animation.
The series is said to be as experimental as some of Sony Pictures Animation’s more recent works like “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “The Mitchells vs. The Machines”. It also marks their first adult animated show.
The main character also boasts a wardrobe of outfits all custom designed by designer John Varvatos who also acts as a consulting producer on the series. Oscar nominated animation director Robert Valley is also onboard.
The project is created by Elvis’ ex-wife Priscilla Presley along with John Eddie who executive produce alongside Kevin Noel, Jamie Salter, Marc Rosen, Corey Salter, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina.
“Agent Elvis” is slated to premiere sometime in March.
Source: THR
