Secret Level’s executive producers recall how the infamousDeadpooltest footage led the way for their new adult animated anthology series. Coming to Prime Video on December 10,Secret Leveltells 15 original storiesset in the worlds of beloved video games. The series was created byDeadpooldirector Tim Miller (who also createdLove, Death & Robots), with Dave Wilson (Bloodshot)serving as supervising director and producer.
In an interview withScreen Rant’s Liam Crowley, Miller and Wilson were asked if theDeadpooltest footage felt like a “spiritual pilot” forSecret Level.TheDeadpoolfootage was created as a way to preview a potential movie centered on the character, and, when it was mysteriously leaked online in 2014, played a big part in getting the Ryan Reynolds movie made. Miller confirmedthe test footage gave him and Wilson some experience they were eventually able to bring toSecret Level, with the two explaining:
Tim Miller:Well, I actually feel like the studio’s work doing Game Sit Matters and trailers was a spiritual precursor of Deadpool. It gave us, Dave and I both, a lot of experience in packing a lot of story in a short amount of time, which is a unique kind of creative exercise.
Dave Wilson:But mostly I think that test in particular, it’s not just the story. It’s can you encapsulate the tone in five minutes? Can you spiritually get the audience to understand what these characters are and that world feels like? I think that’s what that test did. That test was created all by Blur, the same artists that make all the game trailers and cinematics that Blur made over the last 30 years are the same artists who made that trailer. Yes. We spent way more money than we were actually given.
What This Means For Secret Level
Secret Level Has The Best Team Behind Its Creation
Not only will the new anthology series feature many fan-favorite video game characters, butSecret Levelalso has a strong team behind its creation. Blur Studios has been in business for more than two decades, deep in both the movie and video game worlds. Besides theDeadpooltest footage, the studio is also responsible for creatingthe trailers ofSonic the Hedgehog,Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War,True Crime: Hong Kong,Prey 2, and many more.
Miller is one of the founders of Blur Studios, alongside David Stinnett and Cat Chapman.
Since its announcement,Secret Levelhas been one of the most talked-about showsamong video game fans, and that’s partially due to its visuals. TheSecret Leveltrailerrevealed tantalizing peeks at a number of games and beautifully defined worlds, and it sounds like the creative team from Blur has only improved their quality over the years through the various projects they have worked on, including the hitDeadpool footage.Though not much information has been revealed, the series will feature games includingArmored Core,Dungeons & Dragons,Mega Man,Pac-Man,Sifu, andWarhammer 400K: Space Marine 2.
Our Take On Secret Level
Secret Level Is An Ambitious Project
Deadpoolexpanded the anti-hero’s impact beyond the comic book community by introducing him to a wider audience. By incorporating successful elements from theDeadpooltest footage into the new video game series,Secret Levelis aiming at a bigger audience beyond the established gamer community.Both Wilson, Miller, and Blur Studios are behind thesuccess ofLove, Death & Robots. With the same creative minds working on the new series, it is very possible that the new video game adaptation will be a record breaker.
The official trailer ofSecret Levelteases several thrilling arcs, including an emotional and epic story set in a grittyMega Manreboot world that looks hyperrealistic. Wilson’s comments also reveal that they spared no expense in making the series, which means thatSecret Levelwas created to be the best. The trailer gives fans a sneak peek at the high-quality visual effects and the weight of the storytelling that are at the top in today’s standards.
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Secret Level is an adult animated series exploring original short stories set within the worlds of popular video games. Each episode introduces new adventures, delving into iconic gaming classics and forthcoming titles to unlock captivating narratives and immersive experiences. Created by Tim Miller, the series celebrates gaming culture.
