Summary
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake, the highly anticipated spinoff of Adventure Time with gender-swapped characters, has officially been given a release date of 2023 on Max.This limited series will bring back beloved voice actors from the original show and will include 10 episodes, each lasting half an hour.
The Fionna & Cake trailer delights fans with a sneak peek into the dynamic duo's thrilling new escapades, showcasing an array of foes and landscapes they will encounter. Despite the Adventure Time spinoff series being in development for an extended period, exciting news regarding Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake reveals a concrete release date for the eagerly-awaited gender-reversed adventures. Adventure Time initially followed the animated journeys of Finn the human (Jeremy Shada) and Jake the dog (John DiMaggio), while Fionna and Cake emerged as alternate-universe versions of these characters. They undergo a gender swap, and in Cake's case, a species swap as well, transforming into a cat rather than a dog.
The long-gestating series will witness the comeback of a few of the original voice actors from Adventure Time. Adam Muto, who served as the showrunner for the final seasons of Adventure Time, will also return to lead the series. It has been officially confirmed that the series will be released in 2023. When it is released, the limited series will be available on Max. In the latest Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake news, there are updates on the cast members, a trailer, and more.
Most Recent Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake News
A taste of Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake updates was given at SDCC to ignite excitement for the show's official debut on Max. Since their debut in the original series, fans have eagerly requested a spinoff centered around Fionna and Cake, a desire that Cartoon Network is well aware of. Included in the Fionna & Cake presentation for the series was a poster showcasing Fionna, Cake, and Simon Petrikov.
Accompanying the SDCC presentation is an all-new trailer for the series, offering an exciting glimpse of Fionna and Cake, who make their long-awaited return since their debut in the original Adventure Time series. Lasting around one minute, the Fionna and Cake spinoff trailer takes viewers on a thrilling ride through various encounters with a diverse and lively array of adversaries and foes, providing a tantalizing preview of the thrilling escapades awaiting the dynamic duo in the upcoming series.
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake Release Date
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake Cast
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake has been confirmed to premiere on Max in 2023. Its first episode debuted at the San Diego Comic Con in the same year. After being in development since 2021, Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake is set to be released on August 31 on Max. This limited series will consist of 10 half-hour episodes. Although currently classified as a limited series, future plans for Fionna and Cake's spinoff may evolve over time.
Currently, the Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake cast consists of only three main voices - Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, and Tom Kenny. These are the actors who have been officially confirmed for their roles. However, there is a possibility that actors who have previously lent their voices to characters in the original Adventure Time may also make appearances in the spin-off series.
Madeleine Martin, who previously voiced Fionna in Adventure Time, returns to voice the titular character once again. In addition to her voiceover work, Martin has also showcased her acting talent in live-action roles in Californication, Hemlock Grove, and What We Do in The Shadows.
Roz Ryan, an accomplished actress and singer with a career spanning over 30 years, lends her voice to the character of Cake the cat. Known for her memorable performance as Thalia, one of the Muses in Disney's Hercules, Ryan has reprised the role in various Disney projects. Her talent has also been showcased in television shows like KC Undercover and Raven's Home for the Disney Channel. Ryan's acting credits extend to the silver screen as well, including her appearance in the 2023 Hallmark movie A Nashville Legacy.
Tom Kenny reprises his role as Simon Petrikov in the Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake cast. Known for voicing Spongebob Squarepants, Kenny has also lent his voice to many other characters in various shows like Rick and Morty and Doc McStuffins. With a prolific voice-acting career spanning over 25 years, Kenny's work is likely familiar to anyone who has watched animated movies or TV shows.
While Gumball and Marshall Lee make appearances in the series' released trailer, it remains uncertain if their original voice actors, Neil Patrick Harris and Donald Glover, will be part of the Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake cast.
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake Story
The Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake story originated from unused designs shared by character designer Natasha Allegri on social media. The positive fan response led to their inclusion in an episode of Season 3. The gender-swapped versions of Finn and Jake became Fionna and Cake, appearing in multiple episodes throughout the series.
In Adventure Time, Fionna and Cake were fanfiction creations by the Ice King. However, it is unclear whether the upcoming limited series will depict their adventures as fanfiction or real events.
Fionna, slightly older than before, joins forces with Simon Petrikov (previously known as the Ice King) to confront a fresh adversary. Unlike before, Fionna is now a grown-up leading an ordinary life, but everything changes when chaos ensues. As they explore the multiverse, their new enemy seeks to eliminate them completely.
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake's journey takes them from the present-day reality to the enchanting Land of Ooo, where the true excitement awaits. The extent to which each realm will be featured remains unknown, but the series stands out by not only swapping the genders of the original characters but also starting in the modern world.
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake Trailer
The Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake trailer debuted alongside the premiere of the first episode at SDCC, giving fans who were unable to attend the convention a glimpse into what to expect from the show's 10 episodes. Clocking in at just one minute long, this trailer offers a whirlwind of quick shots from the show.
One notable aspect of the Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake trailer is that it takes place in a world untouched by the Great Mushroom War, unlike the Land of Ooo in the original Adventure Time series. This has sparked numerous discussions concerning the location and timeframe of Fionna and Cake's home. The trailer introduces us to this world, where Fionna yearns for more magic in her life and worries about the unusual behavior of her feline companion, Cake. Among the glimpses we catch are gender-swapped versions of familiar characters like Bubblegum and Marshall Lee, who mirror Princess Bubblegum and Marceline from the original series.
The majority of the trailer focuses on Fionna, Cake, and Simon as they embark on various exciting adventures in different settings, accompanied by a wide array of creatures. Keen fans may also notice a brief appearance of the original Finn, carrying Simon, which could potentially mean that Jeremy Shada will reprise his role as the character. Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake seems to maintain the same level of adventure as the original series, despite only having 10 episodes worth of content to offer.