The Unbelievable Gwenpool (TV series)

The Unbelievable Gwenpool is an American animated superhero comedy creared by Matt Braly and produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Marvel Animation, based on the Marvel comics character of the same name. The series stars the voices of Haley Tju, Sandra Saad, Vincent D'Onofrio, Charlie Adler, Eric Bauza, Sumalee Montano, and Michaela Dietz.
The series would enter development in early 2033, with Braly and Tju attached; Braly would develop the series as "a spiritual succesor" to Amphibia (2019-2022), but avoiding to make it a direct copy. Much like with Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023-present), the comics would be used as "a springboard" while also delivering a new take on the character; the writers would seek to develop the series as "a love letter to Marvel". Animation would be provided by Flying Bark Productions, with the art style inspired by Marvel artists such as Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby.
The Unbelievable Gwenpool would be released on Disney+ to critical success, particularly for its writing, humor, and animation.
== Synopsis ==
Gwendolyn Poole is a fangirl of superheros, particularly those of Marvel. And one day, she ginds herself experiencing a fangirl's dream when she finds herself transpirted into the actual Marvel Universe! Recruiting the help of Kamala Khan, Gwen must find develop superhero style and become The Unbelievable Gwenpool!
== Voice cast ==
=== Main cast ===
* Haley Tju as Gwendolyn Poole / Gwenpool: A Marvel fan who is transported to the Marvel Universe, where she becomes Gwenpool. Creator Matt Braly said he wanted to focus on Gwenpool's fangirl personality, comparing her to Marcy Wu from Amphibia.
* Sandra Saad as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel: An Inhuman with the ability to alter her body proportions, and Gwen's reclutant mentor. Braly wanted Khan to be the one to teach Gwenpool about the world of superheroes because he saw them as "kindred spirits" in that they are both superhero fangirls. Executive producer Jennifer Lee said Kamala's arc "is all about remembering her roots and where she started as a superhero". Braly kept her origins and powers from the comics becausd he felt they were "fit for animation" and to distinguish her from her Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) potrayal, with Braly drawing inspiration from cartoons from The Golden Age of Animation for her powers' potrayal.
*Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin: A mob boss from New York City, who moved his operations to Jersey City and targets Gwenpool after she ruins one of his plans. D'Onofrio reprises his role from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
*Charlie Ader as Cecil: A former minion of Fisk's who becomes Gwen's friend.
*Eric Bauza as Ted Poole: Gwen's father.
*Sumalee Montano as Martha Poole: Gwen's mother.
*Michaela Dietz as Ted Poole Jr.: Gwen's brother, who is also stranded on the Marvel Universe and is trying to find Gwen.
=== Recurring cast ===
* Rob Paulsen as Batroc the Leaper, a mercenary hired by Fisk to fight Gwenpool.
* Cree Summer as Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk: A Gamma-irradiated lawyer who helps Gwenpool with her legal status in the Marvel Universe.
* Owen Wilson as Phil Coulson (season 2-onwards): A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who specializes in supernatural cases.
* Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May (season 2-onwards): A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Coulson's girlfriend. Wen reprises her role from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-2022).
* Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones (season 2-onwards): A private investigator hired by Gwenpool to help investigate her appearance into the Marvel Umiverse. Ritter reprises her role from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
=== Guest cast ===
* Zeno Robinson as Miles Morales / Spider-Man: An afrolatino teenager with spider-like abilities.
== Episodes ==
No. overrall 	No. in season 	Title 	Director(s) 	Written by 	Storyboard by
1 	1 	"New World, New Life" 	Kyler Spears 	Matt Braly and Kate Kondell 	Jules BridgersLidia LiuDrew Applegate
Marvel Comics fan Gwendolyn Poole is transported to an actual Marvel Universe, so she wants to adapt and, to do so, she must seek help from her favorite superhero: Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel	Marvel Comics fan Gwendolyn Poole is transported to an actual Marvel Universe, so she wants to adapt and, to do so, she must seek help from her favorite superhero: Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel	Marvel Comics fan Gwendolyn Poole is transported to an actual Marvel Universe, so she wants to adapt and, to do so, she must seek help from her favorite superhero: Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel	Marvel Comics fan Gwendolyn Poole is transported to an actual Marvel Universe, so she wants to adapt and, to do so, she must seek help from her favorite superhero: Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel	Marvel Comics fan Gwendolyn Poole is transported to an actual Marvel Universe, so she wants to adapt and, to do so, she must seek help from her favorite superhero: Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel	Marvel Comics fan Gwendolyn Poole is transported to an actual Marvel Universe, so she wants to adapt and, to do so, she must seek help from her favorite superhero: Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel
2 	2 	"You Might Require Some Legal Help" 	Allison Craig 	Halima Lucas 	Allyson GonzalezMatt BralyBrett Muller
Gwen seeks to use her knowledge of Marvel to become a superhero, but first Kamala and She-Hulk must help her with her legal status in this new world. 	Gwen seeks to use her knowledge of Marvel to become a superhero, but first Kamala and She-Hulk must help her with her legal status in this new world. 	Gwen seeks to use her knowledge of Marvel to become a superhero, but first Kamala and She-Hulk must help her with her legal status in this new world. 	Gwen seeks to use her knowledge of Marvel to become a superhero, but first Kamala and She-Hulk must help her with her legal status in this new world. 	Gwen seeks to use her knowledge of Marvel to become a superhero, but first Kamala and She-Hulk must help her with her legal status in this new world. 	Gwen seeks to use her knowledge of Marvel to become a superhero, but first Kamala and She-Hulk must help her with her legal status in this new world.
3 	3 	"I Don't Wanna Lift Weights Anymore" 	Ben Juwono 	Koby Agyeman 	Brett MullerDrew ApplegateElena Manetta
Ms. Marvel tries to train Gwenpool as a superhero, but she is too excited at the idea and ends up biting more than she can chew when she interferes with Wilson Fisk's business. 	Ms. Marvel tries to train Gwenpool as a superhero, but she is too excited at the idea and ends up biting more than she can chew when she interferes with Wilson Fisk's business. 	Ms. Marvel tries to train Gwenpool as a superhero, but she is too excited at the idea and ends up biting more than she can chew when she interferes with Wilson Fisk's business. 	Ms. Marvel tries to train Gwenpool as a superhero, but she is too excited at the idea and ends up biting more than she can chew when she interferes with Wilson Fisk's business. 	Ms. Marvel tries to train Gwenpool as a superhero, but she is too excited at the idea and ends up biting more than she can chew when she interferes with Wilson Fisk's business. 	Ms. Marvel tries to train Gwenpool as a superhero, but she is too excited at the idea and ends up biting more than she can chew when she interferes with Wilson Fisk's business.
4 	4 	"You Better Hop On and Run" 	Allison Craig 	Koby Agyeman 	Allyson GonzalesElena Mabetta
Gwenpool receives a crash course on the realities of superheroics when Kingpin hires assasin Batroc the Leaper to hunt her down, pytting her friend Cecil at risk. 	Gwenpool receives a crash course on the realities of superheroics when Kingpin hires assasin Batroc the Leaper to hunt her down, pytting her friend Cecil at risk. 	Gwenpool receives a crash course on the realities of superheroics when Kingpin hires assasin Batroc the Leaper to hunt her down, pytting her friend Cecil at risk. 	Gwenpool receives a crash course on the realities of superheroics when Kingpin hires assasin Batroc the Leaper to hunt her down, pytting her friend Cecil at risk. 	Gwenpool receives a crash course on the realities of superheroics when Kingpin hires assasin Batroc the Leaper to hunt her down, pytting her friend Cecil at risk. 	Gwenpool receives a crash course on the realities of superheroics when Kingpin hires assasin Batroc the Leaper to hunt her down, pytting her friend Cecil at risk.
5 	5 	"What Happens in the Job, Stays in the Job" 	Kyler Spears 	Halima Lucas 	Drew ApplegateLidia LiuBrett Muller
Thanks to their research on the Kingpin, Gwenpool ends up staying on Kamala's home, and watching her friend's family awakens some uncomfortable memories for her. 	Thanks to their research on the Kingpin, Gwenpool ends up staying on Kamala's home, and watching her friend's family awakens some uncomfortable memories for her. 	Thanks to their research on the Kingpin, Gwenpool ends up staying on Kamala's home, and watching her friend's family awakens some uncomfortable memories for her. 	Thanks to their research on the Kingpin, Gwenpool ends up staying on Kamala's home, and watching her friend's family awakens some uncomfortable memories for her. 	Thanks to their research on the Kingpin, Gwenpool ends up staying on Kamala's home, and watching her friend's family awakens some uncomfortable memories for her. 	Thanks to their research on the Kingpin, Gwenpool ends up staying on Kamala's home, and watching her friend's family awakens some uncomfortable memories for her.
==Production==
=== Writing===
Braly wanted the writers' room to be primarly composed of Marvel Comics fans as he felt it was important for the writers to umderstand Gwepool's point of view of the Marvel Universe. This also allowed the team to write alteration to comic book characters that keot them faithful to the source material. However, Braly wanted to avoid feeling like"a self-insert fanfic", so he also drew inspiration from the original Gwenpool comics. The producers decided early on to have Ms. Marvel serve as Gwenpool's mentor, a divergemce from the comics, due to the potential of their dynamic as both are superhero fans, ultimately drawing inspiration from buddy cop shows.
== Trivia ==
* This is the first TV series where somebody other than Clark Gregg plays Phil Coulson.
*This marks the first appearance of Gwenpool in an animated series.
*According to creator Matt Braly, the series averts Gweenpool's fourth wall breaks to avoid similarities with Deadpool, but felt that "her knowledge of the Marvel Universe manifests in lines that almost break the fourth wall".