Andarta Pictures to Debut ‘5 Worlds’ Animated Series

This sci-fi saga for kids and teens is based on a graphic novel series that has sold over 500,000 copies and has already been translated into seven languages.

Written by Mark and Alexis Siegel and illustrated by Boya Sun, Xanthe Bouma and Matt Rockefeller, the series follows young heroes who must travel through different worlds to save their universe from an impending threat. Each volume explores a unique planet with its own ancient cultures, varied geographies, and ecological challenges. The protagonists tackle complex themes such as cultural integration, class struggle, shared humanity, and corrupt politics, offering a rich and multidimensional universe that addresses adult issues at a child-friendly level.

It’s an epic tale of adventure, science fiction and initiation, plunging readers into a dizzying universe with ecological dimensions.

Sophie Saget, Producer and Founder of Andarta Pictures, shares:

Attracted by the graphic universe of “5 Worlds”, I delved into these books during the 2020 lockdown. I was blown away by the depth of the story and the spectacular character development in these youth novels. To my surprise, Mark Siegel [author], contacted me soon after! This IP aligns perfectly with Andarta Pictures’ ambition: to offer initiation stories to younger generations through fantastic universes, similar to our flagship project: Ewilan’s Quest. Adapting “5 Worlds” was an obvious choice for my team and me.

Andarta Pictures is no stranger to major adaptations. Following the acquisition of the rights to Ewilan’s Quest in 2017, a landmark in French youth literature, the studio is adapting a Franco-American intellectual property for the first time, hoping to shake things up and promote international collaboration.

For this adaptation, Andarta Pictures is also fortunate to be working closely with the saga’s creators. Impressed by the authenticity and dreamlike colours of the 2D teasers Ewilan’s Quest and Baïdir produced by Andarta Pictures, Mark and Alex Siegel chose to entrust this adaptation to the studio, convinced by their artistic vision that aligns perfectly with the universe of 5 Worlds.

In the creative team, we are all lovers of animation in all its forms. When I showed Andarta’s trailers to my teammates, we unanimously felt a strong artistic affinity between the studio and us. I got in touch with Sophie Saget, and it turned out that she knew 5 Worlds very well, so things clicked immediately. To translate our unusual aesthetic and the ambition of this story into the world of animation, we couldn’t dream of a better partner than a studio like Andarta, which represents the genius of French animation so well. – Mark Siegel

True to its collaborative approach, the studio will involve the fan community from the earliest stages. As with Ewilan’s Quest, close collaboration will be established with dedicated communication spaces on social networks, allowing fans to follow and participate in the project’s evolution in real time.