AppleTV+ just dropped the first official trailer for their Fraggle Rock rebook, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and it's a doozy!
Yes, you saw that correctly, we have confirmation and our first looks at the Gorg's garden, castle, and Jr, Ma and Pa Gorg as well!
Not only that, but the OTHER inhabitants of the Gorg's garden - Marjorie the Trash Heap and her compatriots Philo and Gunge, too!
We also see the new Doc (played by Lilli Cooper), Sprocket, and their workshop:
Anyone else notice the blurred picture behind the dancing Sprocket?
I wonder what that is and who they blurred it for the trailer? Kinda looks like a certain worm giving an "ello" cameo:
The trailer also shows off some great camera work and amazing puppetry tricks!
And the Minstrels - Balsam, Brool, and very frowed-out CANTUS!
Wow, who knew they did blow outs in Fraggle Rock!
As you may already know if you saw the reboot series, That's actually not Cantus. -the character's name appears in the ending credits. He is clearly a tribute to the original (which was one of Jim Henson's all-time favorites) while the new character is recognizably inspired by Jimi Hendrix.
ReplyDelete....And as for the image blurred in Doc's workshop, I believe it might be the corkboard on which she posts photos of her female heroes. The only reason I can think of as far as why it's blurred is the fact that there are some polarizing figures that may be a little too sensitive in today's politics. They clearly didn't obscure it for the show, but commercial trailers are no doubt seen by more people than the number of people actually watching the show. Apple+ has a lot riding on the reboot of Fraggle Rock and would rather steer clear of controversy so easily stirred up nowadays.