'Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Netflix's interactive special

The interactive special will have the viewer in control as Carmen tries to save her friends Ivy and Zack before they are programmed into becoming V.I.L.E. agents
UPDATED MAR 19, 2020
(Netflix)
(Netflix)

When Netflix announced its revival of the 'Carmen Sandiego' franchise, the news was received with trepidation and excitement. However, the animated series has been received well by audiences worldwide, with two seasons out on Netflix so far.

While we wait for the third season, Netflix is releasing an interactive special titled 'Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal'. Read on to know more details about the upcoming special.

Release date

The interactive special will be released on Netflix on March 10.

Plot

After V.I.L.E. (Villains' International League of Evil) kidnaps Carmen Sandiego's crew members Ivy and Zack, it is up to Carmen to save her friends and colleagues before V.I.L.E. programs them into becoming evil operatives. It is also up to the viewer as they get to choose Carmen's actions.

V.I.L.E. wants Carmen to do their bidding and steal something and Carmen (and the viewer) will go along until she can figure out a way to rescue Ivy and Zack.

Cast

Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez attends the D23 Disney+ event at Anaheim Convention Center on August 23, 2019, in Anaheim, California (Getty Images)

Gina Rodrguez is an actress best known for her roles in 'Something Great' and 'Jane the Virgin'. She voices Carmen Sandiego.

Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'The Turning' at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 21, 2020, in Hollywood, California (Getty Images)

Finn Wolfhard is an actor best known for his role in 'Stranger Things'. He voices Player, a white-hat hacker who helps Carmen on her missions.

The series also stars Abby Trott (Ivy), Michael Hawley (Zack), Paul Nakauchi (Shadow-san) and Dawnn Lewis (The Chief).

Director

The interactive special is directed by Jos Humphrey, who is best known for his work on 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' (TV), 'Pound Puppies' and 'Martha Speaks'.

Trailer



 

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