Unveiling Glep: A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Smiling Friends Episode and Animation Jam Session
Adult Swim has released a sneak peek of the upcoming episode of Smiling Friends, titled "The Glep EP." Despite the Thanksgiving holiday, fans can still get a glimpse of what's to come for Glep, a mysterious green character in the series. In addition to the preview, viewers can also look forward to an upcoming "animation jam session" featuring renowned animators like Rebecca Sugar, Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale, and Pendleton Ward. The episode is set to air on December 19th.
In "The Glep EP," viewers will finally get to learn more about Glep, the enigmatic green character who often sits on a bean bag and exhibits peculiar behavior. The teaser for Season 3 provided a sneak peek into the episode titles, overviews, and animatics, building anticipation for what's to come in the series.
During the Annecy International Animation Festival, Adult Swim unveiled several exciting announcements, including updates on various shows like Smiling Friends. However, one standout project is "The Elephant," a unique animated special event involving Rebecca Sugar, Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale, and Pendleton Ward. The creators themselves are unsure of what to expect from this experimental storytelling experience.
"The Elephant" is a collaborative effort where each team is tasked with creating one of three acts without knowledge of what the others are working on. With Sugar and Jones-Quartey as a duo and McHale and Ward each handling a chapter, the project promises to deliver a surprise narrative. Scheduled to premiere on December 19th, the special event will offer viewers a fresh and innovative viewing experience.
Following the broadcast of "The Elephant," Adult Swim will air a behind-the-scenes documentary titled "Behind the Elephant," providing insights into the creative process behind the project. Viewers can expect interviews and footage from the production, offering a glimpse into the challenges and discoveries that shaped this original and collaborative endeavor. Don't miss the premiere on December 19th and the documentary airing on December 20th on HBO Max.