Take a look at Taron Egerton’s Character in “The Dark Crystal”

Taron Egerton. Photo by Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock (9643868im)
Taron Egerton. Photo by Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock (9643868im)

The first images from “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” have been revealed, including an early peak at Taron Egerton’s character.

Based on the 1982 cult classic The Dark Crystal, the Netflix series will tell the epic tale of the Gelfling species, set years before the events of the movie took place. Kingsman’s Taron Egerton will voice the Gelfling, Rian alongside his Kingsman fellow star Mark Strong. Helena Bonham Carter and Tony Jones have also joined the cast alongside Natalie Dormer and Eddie Izzard.

Netflix described the plot of the series: “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance tells a new epic story, set many years before the events of the movie, and realized using classic puppetry with cutting-edge visual effects.

“The world of Thra is dying. The Crystal of Truth is at the heart of Thra, a source of untold power. But it is damaged, corrupted by the evil Skeksis, and a sickness spreads across the land. When three Gelfling uncover the horrific truth behind the power of the Skeksis, an adventure unfolds as the fires of rebellion are lit and an epic battle for the planet begins.”

Now, Netflix has shared the first images of the precious Gelflings, including a first look at Tom Egerton’s character, Rian. You can take a look at the images here:

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will be released on Netflix in 2019.