Netflix’s adaptation of Jeff Lemire’s Vertigo Comics series Sweet Tooth is rapidly approaching, and the streaming service has released its first teaser trailer. This post-apocalyptic fairy tale follows the exploits of Gus, a hybrid deer-boy played by Christian Convery as he must navigate a world that has been ravaged by a disease that many blame on the births of various hybrid children.
Writer, executive producer, and director Jim Mickle said:
“We wanted to make a show that offers escape and adventure, where nature is reclaiming the world and in many ways, it feels like a fairytale. ‘Sweet Tooth’ is a new kind of dystopian story, it’s very lush and hopeful. We want people to come into this world where there’s beauty and hope and adventure. This is a sweeping story — we ride on trains, climb mountaintops, run through forests. This is a show about what makes a family, what home really means, and why it’s important to keep faith in humanity.”
Here is the show’s synopsis:
Ten years ago “The Great Crumble” wreaked havoc on the world and led to the mysterious emergence of hybrids — babies born part human, part animal. Unsure if hybrids are the cause or result of the virus, many humans fear and hunt them. After a decade of living safely in his secluded forest home, a sheltered hybrid deer-boy named Gus (Christian Convery) unexpectedly befriends a wandering loner named Jepperd (Nonso Anozie). Together they set out on an extraordinary adventure across what’s left of America in search of answers— about Gus’ origins, Jepperd’s past, and the true meaning of home. But their story is full of unexpected allies and enemies, and Gus quickly learns the lush, dangerous world outside the forest is more complex than he ever could have imagined.
The cast also includes Adeel Akhtar as Dr. Singh, Will Forte as Gus’ father, Dania Ramirez as Aimee, Neil Sandilands as General Steven Abbot, Stefania LaVie Owen as Bear, and Aliza Vellani as Rani Singh. James Brolin lends his voice as the narrator.
As credited in the trailer, Sweet Tooth is executive produced by Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife Susan Downey.
And now, you can check out the trailer for yourself below:
Finally, you can check out a gallery of still photos from the series:
Sweet Tooth Season 1 consists of eight episodes, which will be released on Netflix on June 4. Check back for updates!
Source: Polygon
