Netflix has revealed the first trailer for its new 2D animated movie musical ‘Arlo The Alligator Boy.’ Executive produced and directed by Ryan Crego, the movie will premiere on Netflix on April, 16, worldwide.
The movie follows a wide-eyed boy from New York City, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp, and search for his long-lost father.
The animated musical movie features the voice talents of American Idol finalist Michael J Woodard as Arlo. The alligator boy meets a group of misfits along the way, Bertie (Mary Lambert), Furlecia (Jonathan Van Ness), Tony Hale (Teeny Tiny Tony), Marcellus (Brett Gelman), and Alia (Haley Tju), who quickly become his new family.
Netflix has also announced an animated series, I ❤️️ Arlo, that will serve as a sequel to this movie. Once Arlo’s adventure lands him in New York City, the series, will kick-off as he and his newfound crew set up shop in an abandoned seaside neighborhood and help bring it back to life.
Ryan Crego (Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, Puss in Boots, Shrek Forever After) serves as the executive producer and director of the movie and executive producer and showrunner of the series. Blake Lemons (Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, Sanjay, and Craig) serve as the supervising producer of the movie and co-executive producer on the series. Original music for the film and series created by Alex Geringas (Trolls, Home) with original songs by Crego & Geringas.
The animated series musical of 20 x 11-minute episodes will premiere later in 2021.