NEWS X MUSE Manny Gomez spoke with Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, stars for the Apple TV+ series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which has new episodes every Friday through January 12, exclusively on their streaming service.
During our conversation, we chatted about expanding the lore of the Mosterverse that has gained so much popularity as the films are released. As well as their feelings about being part of a moment in Godzilla history when we have “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”, a thrilling new film from Toho, and the release of the trailer for the next Monsterverse film. It’s a fun interview that you can check out above!
The expansive new series, based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows. The dramatic saga – spanning three generations – reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.
Hailing from Legendary Television, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is co-developed and executive produced by Chris Black and Matt Fraction. Matt Shakman directs the first two episodes and serves as executive producer alongside Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures, Andy Goddard, Brad Van Arragon, and Andrew Colville. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” as a natural byproduct of their long-term relationship with the film franchise.
