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WondLa (TV series)

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WondLa
Genre
Based onThe Search for WondLa
by Tony DiTerlizzi
Developed byBobs Gannaway
ShowrunnerBobs Gannaway
Starring
ComposerJoy Ngiaw
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producers
ProducerTony Cosanella
Production companies
Original release
NetworkApple TV+
ReleaseJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28) –
present

WondLa (originally titled The Search for WondLa) is an American animated sci-fi fantasy series based on the books The Search for WondLa, A Hero for WondLa, and The Battle for WondLa by Tony DiTerlizzi, produced by Skydance Animation and developed by Bobs Gannaway, who also serves as the showrunner and executive producer with DiTerlizzi, John Lasseter, David Ellison and Dana Goldberg. The cast includes the voices of Jeanine Mason, Teri Hatcher, Brad Garrett, Gary Anthony Williams, Chiké Okonkwo, D. C. Douglas, and Alan Tudyk.

The series premiered on Apple TV+ on June 28, 2024.[1] A second season was released on April 25, 2025.[2]

Premise

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Eva, a curious, enthusiastic and spirited human teenager, is raised in a state-of-art bunker by M.U.T.H.R, a robot caretaker. On her 16th birthday, after an attack on Eva's bunker, she finds herself on the surface of a strange planet called Orbona, which is inhabited by aliens, covered with other-worldly fauna, and has no other humans to be found. Eva is joined by Otto, a giant tardigrade, and Rovender, a cantankerous alien, to help find humans, her home and her true destiny.[1]

Voice cast

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  • Jeanine Mason as Eva 9: Ninth generation orphan of sanctuary 573[1]
    • Micaiah Chen as young Eva 9[1]
  • Teri Hatcher as Muthr: Robot caretaker of sanctuary 573[1]
  • Brad Garrett as Otto: A giant waterbear and Eva's friend[1]
  • Gary Anthony Williams as
    • Rovender Kitt: A cantankerous alien and Eva's adoptive father
    • Roshon: Ninth generation orphan of sanctuary 573 (S1)[1]
  • Chiké Okonkwo as Besteel: Renowned and evil alien hunter of Orbona (S1)[1]
  • D. C. Douglas as Omnipod: A sentient digital device used for intel[1]
  • Alan Tudyk as Cadmus Pryde: Founder of Dynastes Corporation[1]
  • Christopher Swindle as Meego: A soft, plushy toy given to all children[1]
  • John Ratzenberger as Caruncle: A junk and human artifacts collector (S1)[1]
  • Sayed Badreya as a bartender in the city of Lacus (S1)[1]
  • Michael Wrona as a race announcer (S1)[1]
  • Vernee Watson-Johnson as Ol' Crusty: A lazy otter in Lacus (S1)[1]
  • Larissa Gallagher as Hostia: Wife of Fiscian, friend of Rovender (S1)[1]
  • T.J. Power as Fiscian: Husband of Hostia, friend of Rovender (S1)[1]
  • Louella Edith Power as Zoozi: Daughter of Hostia and Fiscian (S1)[1]
  • Everly Carganilla as Maegden: Son of Hostia and Fiscian (S1)[1]
  • Kingslei Michelle Love as a baby sandsniper[1]
  • Shohreh Aghdashloo as Darius: Advisor of Queen Ojo (S1)[1]
  • Maz Jobrani as Zin: Advisor of Queen Ojo (S1)[1]
  • Navid Negahban as Loroc (S1)[1]
  • Sarah Hollis as Queen Ojo: Queen of Arbona (S1)[1]
  • Kari Wahlgren as Dewey (S1)[1]
  • Simon Pegg as Bob (S1)[a][1]
  • Ana Villadańe as Eight aka Eva 8: Eighth generation orphan of sanctuary 573, Eva's lookalike and adoptive sister (S2)
  • John Harlan Kim as Hailey: Pilot at Dynastes (S2)
  • Raoul Mac Trujillo as Xander: Friend of Eight (S2)
  • Sonya Lesie as Violet: Friend of Eight (S2)
  • Rick Zieff as Kai: Friend of Eight (S2)
  • Dwight Schultz as Vanpa aka Evan 4: Pilot at Dysnastes (S2)

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
17June 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
27April 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)

Season 1 (2024)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [3]
11"Chapter 1: Doors"Andrew L. Schmidt and Micah GunnellBobs GannawayJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
22"Chapter 2: Lifeforms"Andrew L. SchmidtLauren Bradley and Bobs GannawayJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
33"Chapter 3: Bargain"Lawrence GongKyle McVey and Bobs GannawayJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
44"Chapter 4: Ghosts"Lawrence GongGrace DavisJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
55"Chapter 5: Captive"Philip PignottiMario Carvalhal and Bobs GannawayJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
66"Chapter 6: Bridge"Phillip PignottiAdam GalenJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
77"Chapter 7: Ruins"Lawrence GongChristian Magalhaes and Bob SnowJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)

Season 2 (2025)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [3]
81"Chapter 8: Home"Phillip PignottiMario Carvalhal and Christian Magalhaes and Bob SnowApril 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
92"Chapter 9: Family"Carlos BaenaChe GraysonApril 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
103"Chapter 10: Discovery"Lawrence GongJames StrzelinskiApril 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
114"Chapter 11: Lesson"Philip PignottiMario CarvalhalApril 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
125"Chapter 12: Truth"Rhea DadooChe GraysonApril 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
136"Chapter 13: Connection"Lawrence GongJames StrzelinskiApril 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
147"Chapter 14: Heart"Philip PignottiChristian Magalhaes and Bob SnowApril 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)

Production

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Development

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In February 2021, it was announced that Apple, in partnership with Skydance Animation, was creating a television adaptation of The Search for WondLa to stream on Apple TV+. It was originally set to be written and executive produced by showrunner Lauren Montgomery with Chad Quant, Tony DiTerlizzi and Skydance Animation head John Lasseter attached as executive producers.[4] In August 2022, it was announced that the series was given a two-season order as Montgomery left the project and was replaced by Bobs Gannaway, who had previously co-directed Secret of the Wings (2012) and directed Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) for Lasseter.[5] Lasseter's son, short-film director Bennett Lasseter, was brought on as a consultant on the show.[6][7] On April 30, 2024, Apple and Skydance announced the cast and the premiere of the series to be set on June 28 with seven episodes of the first season releasing on Apple TV+.[1]

Animation

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Animation provided for the series is made by ICON Creative Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[8]

Music

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Joy Ngiaw, composer of Skydance Animation's short film Blush, was announced to compose the score for the series in January 2024.[9] The Season 1 soundtrack was released by Milan Records on June 28, 2024.[10] The score for Season 1 was nominated for an Annie Award.[11]

Release

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The series premiered on June 28, 2024 on Apple TV+.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ Archive audio from Luck

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab Milligan, Mercedes (April 30, 2024). "Apple TV+ Brings Animated Fantasy-Adventure 'Wondla' Worldwide in June". Animation Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 26, 2025). "Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at 'WondLa' S2, Premiering April 25". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Shows A-Z – WondLa on Apple TV+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 17, 2021). "Apple & Skydance Animation Set Multi-Year Feature Film & TV Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  5. ^ "Bobs Gannaway – The World Animation Summit". Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  6. ^ deCourville, Nick (August 5, 2022). "Apple TV+ Looking for Pixar Magic as It Delivers First Major Animated Feature 'Luck'". The Mac Observer. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  7. ^ Keegan, Rebecca; Giardina, Carolyn (July 27, 2022). "John Lasseter's Second Act". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Zahed, Ramin (June 19, 2024). "Eva in Wonderland: 'WondLa' EP Bobs Gannaway Tells All About the New Apple/Skydance Adventure". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "Joy Ngiaw Scoring Skydance Animation's Apple TV+ Series 'WondLa' | Film Music Reporter". Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Danoff, Owen (June 27, 2024). "Listen To The World Of WondLa With Two Tracks From The Apple TV+ Series". ScreenRant.
  11. ^ "AWN's Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV". Animation World Network.
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