Created by Ryan Little, I Am Groot is an upcoming animated television series made for Disney+. It is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and features characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Kirsten Lepore and James Gunn are the executive producers of the show. It consists of shorts produced by Marvel Studios with Ryan serving as head writer and Kirsten Lepore as director. The show will be a part of Phase Four of the MCU.
So, when is the brand new show releasing? What is the plot? Who have been cast to play the lead roles? Continue reading to know further details.
I Am Groot Plot and Cast
I Am Groot will feature shorts produced by Marvel Studios and each short will follow Baby Groot as he grows up in the galaxy, going on adventures with new and unusual characters that get him into trouble.
During an event, Kevin Feige revealed that the show will feature many new and unusual characters. The comic book’s synopsis states that when the Guardians of the Galaxy are caught in a wormhole, Groot gets separated billions of light years away from the team.
Groot falls to a planet below and finds that he is on an alien and unknown world full of strange creatures and societies. Meanwhile, it is unknown if the series would showcase this storyline in any episode.
The makers have not revealed anything about the actors who have been cast in the lead roles. Baby Groot is the only character who would appear constantly throughout the series. Further details are expected to be revealed in the next few months.
I Am Groot Release Date
The series was announced by Kevin Feige back in 2020 and James Gunn later confirmed that the series will be animated. Kristen Lepore was announced as director and executive producer of the series in 2021.
The developers have confirmed that I Am Groot is scheduled to release sometime in 2022. The number of episodes for the new show has not been disclosed yet.
I Am Groot Trailer
The creators have not released a trailer for I Am Groot. It should be out in the upcoming few months once the release date is confirmed.