New Trailer for ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’

Wyatt Russell plays the same character as his father in an earlier time period, while the show promises plenty of giant beastie action.

Preview

The new trailer for Apple TV+ series ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ explores more of the story.
The show is set in the same universe as 2014’s ‘Godzilla’ and other monster movies.
Kurt Russell and son Wyatt Russell play the same character in different time periods.

New York Comic-Con is happening now, and Apple TV+ is using the event to debut new information and trailers about its various upcoming genre shows. Chief among them was two of the biggest: the return of alt-history sci-fi drama ‘For All Mankind’, and for those who like their TV series full of giant creatures, ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’.

‘Monarch’ is set in the same universe as the Legendary (which co-produces here) and Warner Bros. “MonsterVerse’, which has featured movies such as 2014’s ‘Godzilla’, 2017’s ‘Kong: Skull Island’, ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ from ‘2019’ and 2021 release ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong.’ ‘Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire’ is due next year.

Yet don’t expect any big characters (excepting the giant lizard himself) to show up in the show (initially). It’s more focused on a new batch of storylines.

What’s the story of ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’?

Wyatt Russell in 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,' coming soon to Apple TV+.

Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, the series 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 both by Kurt Russell and real-life son Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows.

The dramatic saga –– spanning three generations –– reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our live. And yes, by earth-shattering events that means huge monsters stomping about.

Kurt Russell in 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,' coming soon to Apple TV+.

Who else is in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’?

(L to R) Anders Holm and Mari Yamamoto in 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,' premiering November 17, 2023 on Apple TV+.

The cast also includes Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.

Sawai stars as Cate, a former schoolteacher and a G-Day survivor who 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. Watabe plays 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.

Clemons has the role of 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.

Tippett is 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. Finally, Lasowski will portray Duvall, an expert operative with unwavering confidence in herself and her skills and a wry sense of humor.

Who is behind ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’?

(L to R) Elisa Lasowski and Joe Tippett in 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,' premiering November 17, 2023 on Apple TV+.

Developed by writers Chris Black (a veteran of shows such as ‘Severance’, and ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’) and ‘Hawkeye’ comic book writer Matt Fraction, the show’s first two episodes have been directed by ‘WandaVision’s Matt Shakman.