Secret Level is a one-of-a-kind anthology series being released by Prime Video that showcases stories based on video games. The show features 15 different short episodes set in the worlds of various games.
The adult animated show has a star-studded cast to look forward to, including the likes of Keanu Reeves. The John Wick actor is all set to feature in the Armored Core episode of the series. Reeves plays the protagonist of the game, who is an unnamed mercenary pilot.
Not only has the actor lent his voice to the show, but the character’s look has also been modeled around him. Two teasers depicting Reeves as the mech pilot in Armored Core have been released so far, which has gotten fans excited.
Keanu Reeves plays the mercenary pilot from Armored Core in Secret Level
Keanu Reeves is the lead of the Armored Core-based episode of Secret Level. He plays a nameless mercenary mech pilot. The series’ official teaser shows a day in the life of Reeves’ character as he gets ready for a mission in his powerful mech, called an Armored Core (AC).
He talks with his AI companion, who adds some humor to the otherwise serious tone of the story. The character looks like someone stuck in a dangerous job with no way out. The narrative seems to be taking a different approach from the Armored Core games, which mostly focus on worldly conflicts.
Secret Level instead focuses on the personal struggles of mech pilots, which makes the plot more emotional and relatable. Another clip, released by the official social media handles of the Armored Core games, showcases some intense battle scenes while Keanu Reeves’s character proclaims, “Nobody’s like me.”
Secret Level features 15 stories based on video games
Secret Level is a 15-episode series that gives an ode to video games. Apart from Armored Core, the other games that have inspired various stories in the shows include Concord, Crossfire, Dungeons & Dragons, Exodus, Honor of Kings, Mega Man, and New World: Aeternum.
The rest of the episodes will be based on PAC-MAN, various PlayStation Studios games, Sifu, Spelunky, The Outer Worlds, Unreal Tournament, and Warhammer 40,000. Secret Level will premiere on Prime Video on December 10, 2024. The official synopsis for the show reads:
“Secret Level is a new adult-animated anthology series featuring original stories set within the worlds of some of the world’s most beloved video games. From the creative minds behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS, each of the 15 episodes is a celebration of games and gamers.”
The series has a stellar cast as some big names from the industry are voicing various characters inspired by video games. Apart from Keanu Reeves, the show stars legendary actor and bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger, and comedian and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle star Kevin Hart.
The cast also includes The Book of Boba Fett actor Temuera Morrison, The Mandalorian star Emily Swallow, Terminator: Dark Fate star Gabriel Luna, and Land of Bad fame Ricky Whittle. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Patrick and Kevin Hart’s daughter Heaven Hart are also a part of the ensemble.
Barbie star Ariana Greenblatt, The Last of Us actress Merle Dandridge, The Union star Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, The Legend of Vox Machina actress Laura Bailey, Tulsa King actor Michael Beach, The Boys star Claudia Doumit, and The Morning Show actor Clive Standen round up the ensemble.
The series was created by Tim Miller, who previously directed movies like Deadpool and Terminator: Dark Fate. He is also the creator and writer of Netflix’s hit sci-fi anthology animated series LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS.
The first part of Secret Level will be released on Prime Video on December 10, 2024. The second and final part will come out on December 17, 2024.
