The Netflix animated series Exploding Kittens has garnered attention for its unique blend of comedy and fantasy. David Gborie's portrayal of Aslandeus, an angel assigned to keep God on track, adds a layer of humor and depth to the series.
David Gborie, a comedian, writer, and voice actor originally from Denver, Colorado, has an impressive resume that includes appearances on different shows.
The official synopsis of Exploding Kittens reads,
"When an eternal conflict reach the epic proportions when God and the Devil both are sent to Earth... in the bodies of chunky house cats!"
Exploring David Gborie's character in Exploding Kittens
Aslandeus's role is pivotal in the show, as he tries to manage the antics of God, who has been sent to Earth in the body of a house cat. Gborie's comedic background and dynamic voice work make Aslandeus a memorable and engaging character.
Before his role in this series, Gborie had a notable presence in TV shows such as Royal Crackers, The Instigators, and A.P. Bio. He is also the voice of Comedy Central and co-hosts popular podcasts All Fantasy Everything and My Momma Told Me with Langston Kerman.
More character details from Exploding Kittens
Tom Ellis, best known for Lucifer, voices Godcat, a central character originally known as God, who is sent to Earth as a house cat. Godcat, stripped of his supernatural abilities, struggles with existential dread while trying to help the troubled Higgins family.
Former Saturday Night Live cast member Sasheer Zamata voices Devilcat, Godcat’s archenemy, who is also sent to Earth to change her ways. Despite their rivalry, Godcat and Devilcat realize they have more in common than they initially thought.
Suzy Nakamura plays Abbie Higgins, the matriarch of the Higgins family. An adventure-loving ex-Navy SEAL, Abbie struggles to bond with her family. Initially skeptical of divine intervention, she eventually seeks Godcat’s help to reunite her family.
What is Exploding Kittens about?
It is an American adult animated fantasy comedy series loosely based on the popular card game on tabletops of the same name and is created by Matthew Inman and Elan Lee. Produced by Chomp City, Bandera Entertainment, Jam Filled Entertainment (Canadian), and Chernin Entertainment (American), the series premiered on July 12, 2024, on Netflix.
Tom Ellis, Sasheer Zamata, Suzy Nakamura, Mark Proksch, Ally Maki, Betsy Sodaro, Tom Kenny, David Gborie, and Kenny Yates among others have voiced the characters.
The basic story in this comic revolves around a never-ending fight between God and the Devil, which gets out of hand when both are sent to our planet as plump domestic cats. It also addresses issues of salvation, family ties, and the idiocy found in divine powers trying to lead ordinary human life.
All episodes of Exploding Kittens are available to stream on Netflix.