Adam Lambert is part of the voice cast of a new Netflix animated comedy series. A Tale Dark and Grimm will premiere in Fall 2021.
Adam plays The Devil
Executive producer, David Henrie confirms on Instagram that the American Idol season 8 alum and Queen frontman will voice The Devil. “Love Adam Lambert,” poster dianik_bg wrote alongside the Instagram announcement. “As do I” Henrie replied. “He plays the devil, and kills it!”
Read a plot summary and more details from the Netflix press release:
Based on the best-selling book series by Adam Gidwitz, the animated series follows Hansel and Gretel as they run away from home to find better parents…or at least ones who won’t chop off their heads! As Hansel and Gretel leave their own story and venture through other classic Grimm fairy tales, unexpected narrators’ guide us through their encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons and even the devil himself. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales were awesome. The series is produced in partnership with Boat Rocker Studios in association with Novo Media Group and Astro-Nomical Entertainment. Animation services by Boat Rocker’s Jam Filled Entertainment.
A Tale Dark & Grimm is produced by David Henrie (This Is the Year, Wizards of Waverly Place), James Henrie (This Is the Year, The Good Life) Bug Hall, Bob Higgins (Dino Ranch, The Who Was Show), Jon Rutherford (Dino Ranch, Daniel Spellbound) and Doug Langdale (Dave the Barbarian, The Weekenders)
Adam Lambert Celebrates Queer Pride: “We’re Here to Fight Back” (Video)
Adam Lambert Set to Play The Devil in New Netflix Animated Feature
Additional Voice Cast includes: Raini Rodriguez, Andre Robinson (The Loud House), Scott Adsit, Ron Funches, Erica Rhodes (La Vie en Rhodes), Eric Bauza (Space Jam: A New Legacy), Tom Hollander, Missi Pyle and Nicole Byer (Nailed It).
More projects for Adam Lambert
Adam has several projects lined up, including a song in the upcoming Netflix “We The People” project from the Obamas which teaches civics to kids set to debut on July 4. He’s also got a 5 night Las Vegas engagement at the coming up in September. Plus, he’ll sit on the judges panel of Clash of the Cover Bands, airing on the E Network later this year.
