J. Michael Straczynski’s project features a combination of original cast members and new additions.
Last week, J. Michael Straczynski announced a new animated film from the Babylon 5 franchise, and further details are being revealed.
Babylon 5: The Road Home is a continuation of the story that began in the 1990’s. The log line follows John Sheridan on his journey through various timelines and alternate realities in his quest to return home. He encounters familiar characters and discovers new cosmic insights about the Universe.
Returning cast members for Babylon 5 include Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, Peter Jurasik, Bill Mumy, Tracy Scoggins, and Patricia Tallman.
The film’s writer, Straczynski, also holds the position of executive producer. The director, Matt Peters, has experience working on Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons, and Rick Morales is also involved. The project’s executive producer is Sam Register.
The show’s voice cast includes actors who play a variety of characters, including Zathras, Jeffery Sinclair, Michael Garibaldi, Reporter, Computer Voice, Dr. Stephen Franklin, David Sheridan, G’Kar, and Delenn.
Babylon 5 originated from a 1993 film and had a successful run of five seasons and 110 episodes. It features a five-mile long space station that serves as a neutral meeting place for various alien species amid the threat of war. The creator, Straczynski, has expanded the story through TV films, comics, and novels, as well as a spinoff series called Crusade.
Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment have announced plans to release an animated feature during the summer season.
Straczynski has utilized affirmative vocabulary to endorse the new movie, characterizing it as dynamic, genuine, and ongoing, and designating it as an expression of gratitude to the viewers.
