Secret Level season 1 is an animated collection of short stories, that premiered on Prime Video on December 10, 2024. Created by Tim Miller, the show is set to release in two parts with 15 separate episodes. Each story is based on video games, including old favorites like Pac-Man and Mega Man, as well as newer games like Warhammer 40,000 and Sifu.
Produced by Tim Miller's Blur Studio and Amazon MGM Studios, Secret Level brings video games to life with unique animation styles. Executive producer Dave Wilson, also the supervising director, oversees the creative vision. Announced at Gamescom in August 2024, season 1 is now available globally.
The star-studded voice cast features Keanu Reeves as a mysterious pilot, Arnold Schwarzenegger as King Aelstrom, and Claudia Doumit as Layla, a character with a compelling story arc. Each standalone episode draws inspiration from the video game world.
Voice cast list of Secret Level season 1
Keanu Reeves as Pilot
Keanu Reeves voices the Pilot in Secret Level season 1, a skilled operator navigating survival and dominance in a powerful robot suit. Reeves known for his roles in John Wick and The Matrix, adds depth to this animated character, mixing action and mystery.
Arnold Schwarzenegger as King Aelstrom
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Aelstrom in Secret Level season 1. Aelstrom, a once-noble man became the "Fallen King" with a sad past. His character mixes unusual behavior with feelings of regret.
Schwarzenegger is a well-known actor and former bodybuilder, famous for his roles in The Terminator, Predator, and his time as the governor of California.
Patrick Schwarzenegger as The Kid
Patrick Schwarzenegger plays The Kid in Secret Level season 1, with more of his story revealed in part 2 of the episode. Known for his roles in The Staircase (2022) and American Sports Story (2024), he is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Claudia Doumit as Layla
Claudia Doumit plays Layla, a character that makes the show more interesting. Doumit is an actress from Australia and is known for her roles as Jiya Marri in Timeless (2016–2018), Farah Karim in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), and Victoria Neuman in The Boys and Gen V on Prime Video.
Ricky Whittle as Cross
Ricky Whittle gives his voice to the character Cross in the 2024 TV series Secret Level season 1. Whittle is an actor from the UK, known for playing Calvin Valentine in Hollyoaks, Lincoln in The 100, and Shadow Moon in American Gods. Before acting in TV shows like Single Ladies and Mistresses, he started his career as a model.
Clive Standen as Lieutenant Titus
Clive Standen plays Lieutenant Titus, a brave Space Marine who protects humanity from Chaos forces in Warhammer 40,000. Standen is known for his roles in Taken, Vikings, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
Gabriel Luna as King Zimah
King Zimah, played by Gabriel Luna in Secret Level season 1, is a skilled and intelligent leader of Aeternum who overcomes great challenges with ease.
Gabriel Luna is famous for playing Ghost Rider in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Rev-9 in Terminator: Dark Fate, and Tommy in The Last of Us.
Emily Swallow as Puck
In Circle, Emily Swallow gives voice to the Puck, a secret helper guiding the Swordsman through a new version of the Pac-Man maze, blending classic game elements with a deeper commentary on repetition and growth.
Emily Swallow is well-known for her roles as The Armorer in The Mandalorian, Amara in Supernatural, and Kim Fischer in The Mentalist.
Other members of the cast of Secret Level season 1 include:
- Kevin Hart
- Ariana Greenblatt
- Laura Bailey
- Michael Beach
- Merle Dandridge
- Temuera Morrison as Old Salt
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Bladeguard Sergeant Metaurus
- Elodie Yung as The Gamemaster
- Parry Shen as MC (Young)
- Noah Manzoor as Solon
- Gideon Emery as Necris Captain
- Aleks Le as Swordsman
- Erin Yvette as The Voice
- Madeleine Knight as Mora
- Steven Pacey as Scaevola
- Ping Wu as MC (Old)
- Samuel Roukin as Fitz
- Lydia Look as Li
- Mitch Eakins as Dean
- Benjamin Plessala as Young Titus
- Laura Wohlwend as Tally
- Mark Sheppard as Astropath
- Chris Payne Gilbert as Parker
- Matt Peters as Mahler
- Nelson Lee as Sean
- Delroy Atkinson as Luzum
- Arazou as Urda
- Steve Blum as Dispatch
- Jessica Camacho as Cabrera
- Feodor Chin as Thug
- Carlin James as Liandri Technician
- Alexa Kahn as Sorcerer Of Tzeentch
- Dana Haqjoo as Zimah's Aide
- Umulisa Gahiga as Ahokal
- Fred Tatasciore as Arena Announcer
- Carlo Rota as Sorcerer
- Rae Lim as MC (Child)
- Paul Ridley as Oriel
- Jake Matthews as Mason
- Aidan Bristow as Jeffrey
- Rita Estevanovich as Tiamat
- Tracy Wiles as Tiamat
- Chris Jai Alex as Global Risk Operator
- Piotr Michael as Global Risk Sniper
- Heaven Hart
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Stream Secret Level season 1 on Prime Video starting on December 10, 2024.