'Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about adult-oriented show
Reed Richards might be the smartest man on Earth in the Marvel Universe, but he's not the biggest brain. That honor goes to the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing - otherwise known as M.O.D.O.K. A classic Marvel Comics villain, the petty, brilliant, giant head in a floating chair is all set to appear in his own animated series, coming to Hulu in 2020.
Release date
'Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.' is set to release some time in 2020.
Plot
According to the official Marvel synopsis, "Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.,” the megalomaniacal supervillain M.O.D.O.K. (Patton Oswalt) has long pursued his dream of one day conquering the world. But after years of setbacks and failures fighting the Earth’s mightiest heroes, M.O.D.O.K. has run his evil organization A.I.M. into the ground. Ousted as A.I.M.’s leader, while also dealing with his crumbling marriage and family life, the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing is set to confront his greatest challenge yet: a midlife crisis!
Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.) is a long-standing villainous organization that seeks to advance scientific experimentation by any means necessary. M.O.D.O.K. himself was once a normal former employee of A.I.M. before an experiment turned him into the giant-brained genius that he is today.
Cast
Marvel has released a full cast list for the show.
Patton Oswalt ('A.P. Bio', 'Veep', 'Happy') as M.O.D.O.K. After being ousted from both his evil organization and his family, super villain M.O.D.O.K. must reinvent himself if he ever wants the chance to win back the things in his life that are most important… outside of conquering the world that is. M.O.D.O.K. is about to find out that superheroes are nothing compared to his newest challenge… a midlife crisis.
Aimee Garcia ('Lucifer', 'El Chicano', 'Dexter') as Jodie. Jodie, M.O.D.O.K.’s wife and mother to his children, has had a late-in-life awakening, excited to pursue her mommy-blog turned lifestyle-brand empire and discover who she is as an independent woman in her forties. There are just too many things to do in this world and not enough time to waste being held back by negativity. And unfortunately for M.O.D.O.K., the thing weighing her down the most... is him.
Ben Schwartz ('Parks and Recreation', 'House of Lies') as Lou. To be honest, M.O.D.O.K. doesn’t really “get” his 12-year-old son Lou. Not athletic enough to be a jock. Not smart enough to be a nerd. Lou is... well, Lou - a kid who clearly marches to the beat of his own drum. Lou’s lack of friends, ambition and hygiene is a constant worry for M.O.D.O.K., who often projects his own insecurities onto his overly confident son.
Melissa Fumero ('Brooklyn Nine-Nine') as Melissa. Even with her father’s “features,” 17-year-old Melissa has risen the ranks to become the Heathers-like queen bee of her school and a star in the world of teen figure skating. Every popular kid either wants to date her or avoid her terrifying wrath. But for all of her success, Melissa secretly yearns for her father’s approval.
Wendi McLendon-Covey ('The Goldbergs', 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar') as Monica Rappaccini. Monica is a brilliant mad-scientist at A.I.M. and M.O.D.O.K.’s rival at work. Clearly more competent and qualified than M.O.D.O.K., Monica believes she should be running the organization. After GRUMBL acquires A.I.M., Monica relishes in M.O.D.O.K.’s suffering until the new management begins to infringe on her ungodly experiments. With a common enemy in Austin, M.O.D.O.K. and Monica are finally able to put aside their differences and work together… when they aren’t constantly betraying each other.
The series also stars Beck Bennet, Jon Daly and Sam Richardson.
Creators
Jordan Blum will act as Executive Producer and Showrunner. "I'm blown away by our insanely talented and hilarious voice cast, who have all brought their specific kind of magic to this weird and wonderful corner of the Marvel Universe,” he has said of the series, according to Marvel Entertainment.
Trailers
There are no trailers yet for 'Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.'
Where to watch
The series will air on Hulu.
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