Green Eggs and Ham...(New Netflix Series)

[Himmel]

Adaptation of Dr. Seuss classic receives 13-episode order.

Netflix made the announcement Wednesday in a whimsical press release mimicking the famous Dr. Seuss cadence. The release reads, in part…

“We’d love to share some happy news
based on the rhymes of Dr. Seuss.
Green Eggs and Ham will become a show
and you’re among the first to know.”

The series will revolve around standoffish inventor Guy and Sam-I-Am, who embark on a cross-country trip full of adventure, learning and tests of their friendship.

http://www.thewrap.com/green-eggs-an...-from-netflix/

[Himmel]

http://youtu.be/_LAUBQTyE5M

Voice Cast Announced

Adam Devine (Pitch Perfect) as Sam I Am, Michael Douglas (Ant-Man and the Wasp) as Guy Am I, Ilana Glazer (Broad City) as Eb, Diane Keaton (Book Club) as Michellee, Keegan-Michael Key (Friends From College) as the Narrator, Eddie Izzard (The LEGO Batman Movie) as Snerz, Jeffrey Wright (Westworld) as McWinkle, Jillian Bell (Workaholics) as Gluntz, John Turturro (Transformers: The Last Knight) as Goat, Tracy Morgan (What Men Want) as Fox, and Daveed Diggs (Blindspotting) as Mouse.

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[jayman3]

13 episodes?

How is Netflix going to stretch Green Eggs and Ham into a 6.5 hour long kids show?

I think a 90 minute movie would've been better.

[SethRex]

I was wondering that myself. But I suppose they know what they're doing.

[jay166]

I know "Green Eggs and Ham" is an iconic title which is why they likely chose it so there is some awareness of it, but the description of the plot doesn't really correlate.

[brooks101189]

Didn't announce this years ago?

[Himmel]

http://youtu.be/xt8Ydp2vibk

Official Synopsis:

The story of Green Eggs and Ham is like a postmodern Planes, Trains and Automobiles through the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. Sam rescues the rare Chickeraffe from the Glurfsburg Zoo, hides it in a briefcase, and attempts to make his way to Meepville where he can charter a cold air balloon to take the Chickeraffe to his island home.

Guy just flopped his last big chance at being a world famous inventor for the industrial Snerz Co. He packs up his invention in a briefcase and resigns to give up on his dreams and become a paint watcher.

A chance meeting at a diner with Sam, and a switch up with the briefcases results in these two unlikely souls getting mixed up on an adventure that takes them on a journey of self discovery.

Our two mismatched heroes cross paths with overprotective Michellee, whose daughter, EB, desperately wants a pet, and falls madly in love with the Chickeraffe… despite her mother’s fears that it will eat off her face (it won’t). Michellee’s walled up heart also connects with the heart-hardened Guy. And a laborious love story begins.

Our fakakta foursome are also unknowingly pursued by a bounty hunter goat, two bad guys, and a villain who’s out to get the Chickeraffee as his ultimate trophy.

Release Date:

We have some new news to share, we can hardly wait:
Green Eggs and Ham is fully cooked and has a launch date!
November 8th is the day to finally get your fix,
Of this fantastical series – only on Netflix.
The world of Dr. Seuss is a whimsical delight,
Sam, Guy and the Chickeraffe now taking the spotlight.
With voices including Adam, Michael, Keegan and Diane,
A series for the whole family, you’re sure to be a fan!
With cinema-quality hand-drawn 2D animation,
It has humor, adventure and a great sophistication.
We’re one month away and have much more in store,
The fun is just beginning, soon you’ll hear more!