The Bravest Knight
Animated series about a gay knight's adventures
About The Bravest Knight
Released: 2019
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVPG
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Cast
T.R. Knight, Bobby Moynihan, Storm Reid, RuPaul, Christine Baranski
The Bravest Knight
2019 TV SeriesAbout The Bravest Knight
The Bravest Knight is a children's animated web television series that premiered on Hulu in June 2019. It chronicles the story of a pumpkin farmer named Cedric, who turns out to become the bravest knight in the kingdom. The story involves many lessons and challenges along his journey. At the same time, it also presents a unique family dynamic as Cedric, along with his Prince husband, raises their adopted daughter Nia.
Making / Production
The Bravest Knight was produced by Big Bad Boo Studios and directed by Shabnam Rezaei. The intention of the show was to provide representation and inclusivity in children's programming with Cedric and Prince being one of the first openly gay main characters in a children's cartoon.
Actors
- TR Knight: Provides the voice for Sir Cedric. Knight brought a deep and loving perspective to the character as Cedric navigates through children’s fears with his past experiences.
- Wilson Cruz: Voices the character Prince Andrew. Cruz added charm and bravery to this groundbreaking character.
- Storm Reid: Voiced the character of Nia, displaying courage and curiosity necessary for the young heroine.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The Bravest Knight is one of the first children's animation series that features a prominent gay married couple.
- The show was inspired by Daniel Errico's best-selling e-book "The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived".
Quotes
- "Being brave means doing what's right no matter what."
- "Just because a dragon’s fearsome, doesn’t mean he can’t be scared."
Music, Soundtrack
- The catchy opening theme song "Believe (The Bravest Knight)" is performed by Grammy-nominated artist, Justin Tranter.
- The series' music and soundtrack were composed by music veterans Jamie Lawrence and Layla Minoui, adding a richness to the world of the show.
About The Bravest Knight
The Bravest Knight is a animated series, featuring a former pumpkin farmer turned knight, teaching life lessons to his adopted child.