Simu Liu will join the main cast of the all-new animated series, GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH, streaming October 3rd on Max. Plus, John Glover – star of the “Gremlins” film sequel – will return to the franchise as a guest voice.
Liu will play the role of Chang, a handsome, impossibly charming bootlegger, and son to one of San Francisco Chinatown’s most powerful and influential families. His various escapades have led him to spend quite a bit of time in Alcatraz, so much so that his family believes he’s dead. After a twist of fate brings him together with Sam, Elle, and Gizmo, Chang will try to get back to Chinatown while also acting as the trio’s roguish guide to America.
Glover is best known in Gremlins lore for playing the role of eccentric billionaire Daniel Clamp in the film sequel, “Gremlins 2: The New Batch.” While few details were shared about the actor’s guest appearance in season two, executive producers Tze Chun and Brendan Hay hinted on the panel that audiences may get a peek into the Clamp family ancestry this season.