The new animated series inspired by the classic Asterix comic, 'Asterix et Obelix: Le Combat des chefs', unveils the beloved characters amid Roman-occupied Gaul circa 50 BC. It features five episodes, showcasing the village's druid Getafix losing his mind and a tribal conflict incited by the Romans. Creator Chabat, who voices Asterix, notes the series explores the dynamics between invaders and resistance, and it offers a chance to introduce new characters extending the original narrative. The series will premier on a streaming platform on April 30th, following a festival showcase.
"I always liked 'The Big Fight' for the dynamic with the Gallo-Romans. Here, there are truly invaders, resistance fighters, and collaborators," said Chabat, who used his own voice to dub Astérix.
Chabat's initial plan was to make a full-length animated movie but as production started he decided to turn it into a series, which gave him greater leeway to introduce new characters.
Actor Gilles Lellouche is the voice of Obélix, whom he played in the live action movie Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom, which sold 4.6 million tickets in 2023.
But Chabat's 2002 Cleopatra movie remains by far the most successful adaptation of the Astérix comic books, with close to 15 million entries in France, making it the eighth most successful film in France, and the fourth for a French production.
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