Wylde Pak is an upcoming American animated television series created by Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall that is set to premiere on Nickelodeon in mid-2025. Inspired by Marshall and Watling's family lives, the series chronicles the everyday life of a newly formed multi-generational Korean American family.
The series stars the voices of Nikki Castillo, Benjamin Plessala, Ben Pronsky, Jee Young Han, and Jean Yoon. It is the second original production following Rock Paper Scissors to originate from the Nickelodeon Intergalactic Shorts Program that was launched in 2019, and was first announced in March 2025 with a 26-episode first season order. Watling, Marshall, Seonna Hong and Conrad Vernon were attached as executive producers. It is produced at Nickelodeon Animation Studio.
Premise and characters
Wylde Pak follows half-siblings, Lily Pak (Nikki Castillo), a competitive and fun-loving 11-year-old girl, and Jack Wylde (Benjamin Plessala), an adventurous 13-year-old boy, as they navigate their evolving family dynamics, friendships, and hijinks within their newly formed Korean American family.[1]
Other main characters include William Wylde (Ben Pronsky), Jack and Lily's fun-loving father, Min-Ju Pak (Jee Young Han), Lily and Jack's energetic mother, and Halmoni (Jean Yoon), Min's unpredictable mom and Jack and Lily's caring yet stubborn grandmother.[1]
Production
Wylde Pak was first announced to be picked up by Nickelodeon in March 2025.[2][3] It is the second original television series following Rock Paper Scissors (2024–present) to originate from their initial Nickelodeon Intergalactic Shorts Program that was launched in 2019.[4][5] Nikki Castillo, Benjamin Plessala, Ben Pronsky, Jee Young Han, Jean Yoon were announced to lead the voice cast.[2][6] The series, created by Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall and inspired by their family lives, follows the everyday life of a newly formed multi-generational Korean American family.[2][6] It is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, and executive produced by Watling, Marshall, Seonna Hong and Conrad Vernon.[2][6]
Release
Wylde Pak is set to debut on Nickelodeon in mid-2025.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Nickelodeon Announces All-New Animated Series Wylde Pak, Moving In This Summer" (Press release). PR Newswire. March 11, 2025. Archived from the original on March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Petski, Denise (March 11, 2025). "Nickelodeon Greenlights 'Wylde Pak' 2D-Animated Series; Watch The Teaser Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Alexa, L'Wren (March 11, 2025). "Nickelodeon Reveals 'Wylde Pak' First Look". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Bharanidharan, Sadhana (March 11, 2025). "Nickelodeon explores blended family life in Wylde Pak". Kidscreen. Archived from the original on March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Hopewell, John (June 13, 2022). "Nickelodeon Launches Intergalactic Shorts Program 2.0 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c Milligan, Mercedes (March 11, 2025). "Nickelodeon Announces Brand-New Animated Series 'Wylde Pak'". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
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