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Brian Tyree Henry Adult Animated Series ‘Bass X Machina’ Gets Netflix Greenlight, Release Date

February 18, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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Brian Tyree Henry Adult Animated Series ‘Bass X Machina’ Gets Netflix Greenlight, Release Date
Bass X Machina, a new adult animated series from Oscar, Emmy and Tony-nominated Brian Tyree Henry (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) is set at Netflix for a fall premiere. Starring and executive produced by Henry, Bass X Machina will premiere October 6 on the streaming network. Bass X Machina is set in a lawless Steampunk West […]

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Bass X Machina, a new adult animated series from Oscar, Emmy and Tony-nominated Brian Tyree Henry (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) is set at Netflix for a fall premiere. Starring and executive produced by Henry, Bass X Machina will premiere October 6 on the streaming network. Bass X Machina is set in a lawless Steampunk West […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Bass X Machina, a new adult animated series from Oscar, Emmy and Tony-nominated Brian Tyree Henry (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) is set at Netflix for a fall premiere. Starring and executive produced by Henry, Bass X Machina will premiere October 6 on the streaming network. Bass X Machina is set in a lawless Steampunk West […] 'Bass X Machina' Courtesy of Netflix Bass X Machina, a new adult animated series from Oscar, Emmy and Tony-nominated Brian Tyree Henry (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) is set at Netflix for a fall premiere. Starring and executive produced by Henry, Bass X Machina will premiere October 6 on the streaming network. Bass X Machina is set in a lawless Steampunk West overrun by brutal outlaws, machines, and supernatural terrors, where a father is forced to become judge, jury, and executioner—knowing that every act of justice meant to protect his family may ultimately cost him the very people he’s fighting to save. Henry voices the title character Bass. Joining him in the voice cast are Janelle Monáe (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) as Glory; Tati Gabrielle (The Last of Us) as Dana; Cree Summer (Voltron: Legendary Defender) as Ahni; Chaske Spencer (The Twilight Saga) as Lighthorse; Currie Graham (Reacher, Assault on Precinct 13) as Rivenbark and Starletta DuPois (One Battle After Another) as Etta. Watch on Deadline Tyree executive produces with LeSean Thomas, Jennifer Wiley-Moxley and Chad Handley. Studio Mir is the animation studio. Original music by by Roman GianArthur and Nate Wonder at Wondaland. Bass X Machina joins expanding Netflix’s animation slate, which includes Arcane, Blue Eye Samurai, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Devil May Cry, and upcoming series Minecraft and Clash of Clans. Must Read Stories Hide Articles All The Latest From A Very Busy Day & Where Things Stand Now ABC Renewal Status Report: ‘Grey’s’, ‘High Potential’, ‘9-1-1’ Duo, ‘Abbott’ & More Warners Scores Record 9th Consecutive No. 1 Debut With ‘Wuthering Heights’ WGAW Staffers Strike; Why Healthcare “Nightmare” Should Be Writers’ Top Priority Read More About: Bass X Machina Brian Tyree Henry Netflix Series Orders Comments Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. Sign Up No Comments Cancel replySubmit a commentComments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored. So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.Comment Name Email Website Δ

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