The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Warrick Brownlow-Pike is an Assistant Puppet Captain and on ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’.

He performs The Chamberlain Skeksis with Simon Pegg voicing him.

He performs and voices the Red-Haired Paladin and Podling Servant #1!

Check out Warrick’s interview with Pop Break

At the heart of our upcoming new Netflix series is traditional puppetry – dozens and dozens of beautifully handcrafted creatures brought to life by talented people. These performers are unseen – just out of the camera’s frame, or removed with CGI – but they are the heart of Thra. We’re proud to introduce our puppeteer cast for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.

Alice Dinnean (Brea)
Beccy Henderson (Deet)
Neil Sterenberg (Rian)
Warrick Brownlow-Pike (The Chamberlain)
Dave Chapman
Kevin Clash
Damian Farrell
Louise Gold
Helena Smee
Kat Smee
Olly Taylor
Victor Yerrid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCXNeOUbDII

Warrick Brownlow-Pike performing The Chamberlain on set.

above: SFX Magazine, September 2019

Warrick Brownlow-Pike performing a Podling

Warrick Brownlow-Pike on set working on the scene seen below (from WIRED magazine)

Warrick Brownlow-Pike with the Chamberlain Skeksis (from WIRED magazine)

Gelfling characters are voiced by:

Rian – Taron Egerton (Kingsman)

Brea – Anya Taylor Joy (The Witch)

Deet – Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones)

Caitriona Balfe (Outlander)

Helena Bonham-Carter (The King’s Speech)

Harris Dickinson (forthcoming Maleficent 2)

Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones)

Eddie Izzard (Ocean’s Thirteen)

Theo James (The Divergent Series)

Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy)

Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery)

Gugu Mbatha-Raw (The Cloverfield Paradox)

Mark Strong (Kingsman)

Alicia Vikander (Tomb Raider)

The Skeksis & Mystics are voiced by:

Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song)

Mark Hamill (Knightfall, Star Wars)

Ralph Ineson (Game of Thrones)

Jason Isaacs (The OA)

Keegan-Michael Key (Key and Peele)

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (True Detective)

Simon Pegg (Mission Impossible)

Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine Nine)

Aughra will be voiced by:

Aughra – Donna Kimball (The Happytime Murders)

Additional characters will also be voiced by puppeteers from the production, including Alice Dinnean, Louise Gold, Neil Sterenberg and Victor Yerrid. Further casting will follow in due course.

TRAILERS

“The idea is you watch the show and you forget you’re watching puppets.” Fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 were given a glimpse of the artistry behind the scenes of the resistance by director Louis Leterrier and executive producer Lisa Henson. Darkness rises on August 30.”

Based on The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson’s groundbreaking 1982 feature film, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance tells a new epic story, set many years before the events of the movie, and realized using classic puppetry with cutting edge visual effects. The world of Thra is dying. The Crystal of Truth is at the heart of Thra, a source of untold power. But it is damaged, corrupted by the evil Skeksis, and a sickness spreads across the land. When three Gelfling uncover the horrific truth behind the power of the Skeksis, an adventure unfolds as the fires of rebellion are lit and an epic battle for the planet begins.

About the voice cast, Cindy Holland, VP of Original Series, Netflix said: “To match the stunning visual world of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, we knew we had to entice some incredible voice talent to add dimension to the exquisite artistry of the puppeteers who bring the characters to life. I am proud to say that this may be one of the finest casts assembled from the world’s favourite TV shows and movies, and I am now even more excited for fans to come back to Thra with us, and for new viewers to discover this world for the very first time.”

Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company said, “It is humbling to see so many truly gifted actors join The Dark Crystal universe by adding their voices to Age of Resistance. As with the original film, we are now adding a voice cast of the highest caliber that will provide textures and range to the puppetry performances that are the heart of the series. It is thrilling to see this assembled team of artists, puppeteers and now voice actors, many inspired by my father’s original film, work together to realize this unique world – through performance and craft – at a scale that is rarely seen today.”
Logline: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all new adventure. When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.

About The Dark Crystal

The world of The Dark Crystal began with Jim Henson’s groundbreaking 1982 movie, which he co-directed with Frank Oz. Jim Henson had been, until that time, known primarily as the genius behind the Muppets, and this fantasy adventure feature, the first to have an all-puppet cast, marked a turn to more realistic characters and creatures.

From inception to release, The Dark Crystal was seven years in the making and has since gone on to become a cult classic around the world. Visually conceived by Character and Costume Designer Brian Froud, Thra, the setting for this epic story, is teeming with characters brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, including Gelfling heroes, villainous Skeksis, wise Mystics, and a host of original creatures. Jim Henson’s unique vision was – in his own words – the hardest thing he ever worked on, describing it as “a work of art” and “the one that I’m most proud of.”

The visually stunning movie launched a huge range of publishing and collectible merchandise. Two series of graphic novels and a series of young adult novels combined to expand the Dark Crystal world, introducing origin stories, sequel storylines, and a broad canvas to tell a prequel story of the matriarchal Gelfling culture in a time when the world of Thra was younger and more vibrant. A new generation will soon be able to experience the wonder of this world, when The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance comes to Netflix globally.

The Dark Crystal, a truly classic movie, introduced a rich, vibrant, hand-crafted world, on which The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will only expand, continuing Jim Henson’s innovative and creative legacy. Audiences will once again be thrilled to explore the world of Thra in this epic fantasy that everyone will be talking about.

CHARACTER GALLERY

About Netflix

Netflix is the world’s leading internet entertainment service with 130 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

About The Jim Henson Company

The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as creators of the world-famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Recent credits include Julie’s Greenroom (Netflix), Dot. (Universal Kids /Hulu), Splash and Bubbles (PBS), Word Party (Netflix), Doozers (Hulu/ Sprout), and the Emmy®-nominated Sid the Science Kid (PBS), Dinosaur Train (PBS), and Pajanimals (Universal Kids). Television productions include Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller and the sci-fi cult series Farscape. Features include Sony’s The Star, Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, as well as The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, MirrorMask, and Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow. The Company is currently in production on the upcoming Netflix original series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Projects in development include the highly anticipated film Fraggle Rock.

With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and post production facilities. The Company is home to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™, a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television, theme park and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry’s top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of-the-art and vintage equipment. The Company’s Henson Alternative brand is currently touring Puppet-Up! – Uncensored, a live puppet improvisational show.

GALLERY

San Diego Comic Con 2019 ‘Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ panel with Lisa Henson, Louis Leterrier, Mark Hamil and Taron Egerton on 19 july 2019:

Lisa Henson and Louis Letterier discuss ‘Age Of Resistance’ at NYC Comic Con in October 2018:

Original teaser trailer from May 18 2017:

BFI ‘Into Thra’ Exhibition

Take a look at what the BFI Exhibition will be like here: BFI ‘INTO THRA EVENT’

Book tickets and find out more about the BFI Exhibition here: BFI Event information and tickets

MERCHANDISE

WETA are releasing a series of sculptures based on the DC: AOR characters!

Funko are releasing a series of FUNKO POPS and Funko Action Figures!

Insight Editions’ upcoming coffee table book, “The Art and Making of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance”:

Discover the secrets of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, the highly anticipated new Netflix series from The Jim Henson Company.
Explore the creation of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Netflix’s highly-anticipated new prequel series from The Jim Henson Company, with this all-access look at the show’s journey to the screen.

Set many years before the events of The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson’s classic 1982 movie, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all-new adventure. When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.
Revealing the incredible creative process behind the new series, this book will show how Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, legendary character and costume designer Brian Froud, and director Louis Letterier brought Thra and its characters to life alongside the artists and puppeteers who are continuing the legacy of the original film.

Filled with exclusive cast and crew interviews, concept art, set photography, puppet designs and more, this is the definitive exploration of The Jim Henson Company’s epic return to Thra.

The 156 page “The Art and Making of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” arrives in stores November 5th and can be pre-ordered through Amazon.

“Heroes of the Resistance: A Guide to the characters of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance”:

When you’re not adventuring with the Gelflings when watching Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on Netflix, take to the page and explore this visual character guide to the fantastical world of Thra.

About the Author:
J. M. (Joseph) Lee is a staff writer and creative consultant on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a 10-episode Netflix prequel series scheduled for 2019. He is a novelist, writing mentor, illustrator, and graphic designer with a background in linguistics and film. As a writer, he finds the most rewarding stories in fusion genre, from nostalgic historical fantasies to gritty sci-fi westerns. On the side, he enjoys dabbling in experimental short fiction and drinking a lot of coffee.

The 80 page hardcover book is available in stores November 12, 2019. You can pre-order now through Amazon.

“Aughra’s Wisdom of Thra”:

Fans of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will treasure moments spent with the all-knowing Aughra in this magical gift book illustrated by Cory Godbey.Doesn’t everyone get their advice from a feisty three-and-a-half-foot creature with ram horns, a detachable eye, and unlocked secrets to an entire fantasy universe? Allow Aughra to guide you with wisdom beyond this realm and advice only she can give.

The 30 page book will be available from November 12, 2019. You can pre-order now through Amazon.

“Dream-Seeking: The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance Quiz Book “:

Think you know your way around the world of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance? Test your knowledge with trivia and brag about it like a Skeksis would. Or, perhaps your personality is more in-tune with the humble Mystics. Discover where you belong in Henson’s extraordinary world with this book packed with character quizzes!Explore your dark side and discover your inner Skeksis, test your bravery to see if you would be the type of Gelfling to join the rebellion, and open your mind to tricky trivia to feel like the wise Aughra in this fantastical quiz book featuring full-color photos from Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.

The 30 page book will be available from March 17, 2020. You can pre-order now through Amazon.