Rey Mysterio will star in the new Cartoon Network Latin America series “Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness” (La Oscuridad), and it will be produced by Mexcian studio ¡Viva Calavera! in conjunction with Mysterio. The series will have 10 episodes and will premiere in Latin America in 2022. The series is embracing the visual style of wrestling, Lucha Libre, anime, and American animation.
The official synopsis reads as follows: “Rey Mysterio will tell the story of one of the most iconic Luchadores, a figure admired by all and star of the ring, but he will also delve into a great secret: unimaginable forces threaten our world and he will be a fundamental part of that fight. When their number one fan discovers this secret, together they will immerse themselves in a world where the excitement and adrenaline of wrestling coexist with mystery, mythology, history, magic and supernatural beings.”
Here is the official description for “Rey Mysterio vs The Darkness.”
Rey Mysterio vs. La Oscuridad tells the story of Oscar, a wrestling fan, who will team up with his idol, Rey Mysterio, to face supernatural beings and fight against the forces of evil; villains from the world of wrestling and characters from Mexican traditions and the world of fantasy. Behind these extraordinary opponents is Uroboros, an evil fighter who uses dark forces that he does not fully understand. Rey Mysterio and Oscar must work together and do their best to defend the city and themselves from his evil plans.
“After 35 years of career and multiple achievements, I was still missing something,” Mysterio said. “I always wanted an animated series with the character of Rey Mysterio and when the Hermanos Calavera presented their idea to me, I was immediately captivated.” He continued, “Working with Cartoon Network has been incredible. I can’t think of anyone better than this group to make this project a reality.”
“We are very excited to be able to share with Cartoon Network and Rey Mysterio fans more details and colour of this incredible production made in Mexico. We are confident that you will enjoy the surprises we have in store and that the show will meet all your expectations,” said Jaime Jiménez Rión, Vice President of Content and Original Production, WarnerMedia Kids & Family, Latin America.
“Having an action-comedy series on Cartoon Network is a dream come true. That it puts Mexico and Lucha Libre at the centre even more, but that it stars Rey Mysterio, whom we have admired since we were children, is simply indescribable. We believe that fans will greatly appreciate this new series, the result of the work and passion of so many people “, added the Skull Brothers, founders of the studio ¡Viva Calavera!
“Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness” will air in Latin America in 2022.
All pics courtesy of ¡Viva Calavera!