Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters

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The first two episodes of the 10 episode "Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters" TV Series will stream on November 17, 2023 on AppleTV+. This series is based on a number of monster movies from Legendary Entertainment, starting with Godzilla (2014), then Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and the soon to be released Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (April 12, 2024)

Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans in 2014 that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows

A dramatic saga – spanning three generations – reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.

Kurt Russell as Lee Shaw, older and filled with secrets.

Wyatt Russell as young Lee Shaw, an Army officer in the 1950's, who is tracking Titans in hopes of discovering their origins

Anna Sawai as Cate Randa, a former schoolteacher and a G-Day survivor. She travels to Japan to settle family affairs but instead uncovers a family secret. Tired of running from her problems, she is determined to find answers.

[Rumor: Cate and Kentaro might be brother and sister.]

Ren Watabe as Kentaro, an intelligent, creative and curious young man who has yet to find his own path. He will embark on a quest to learn more about his revered yet mysterious father and discover his own talents in the process.

Kiersey Clemons as May, an American ex-pat with a roguish exterior that she uses to protect herself as well as others. Whether it be deciphering a code or finding the loophole, she is always three steps ahead of everyone around her.

John Goodman as William "Bill" Randa (reprising role from Kong: Skull Island movie), a senior official in Monarch and in charge of the expedition to Kong's home island.

Anders Holm as young Bill Randa, a researcher at Monarch in the 1950's.

Mari Yamamoto as Keiko, from the 1950's.

Elisa Lasowski as Duvall, an expert operative with unwavering confidence in herself and her skills. She also possesses a wry sense of humor, which she uses to guide her less field-oriented colleague.

Joe Tippett as Tim, an office drone who dreams of secret agent adventure. His overconfidence gets him in trouble in the field, but he is determined not to fail his organization.