There Are No Strings Attached With These New Thunderbirds

A few weeks ago, ITV released a teaser trailer for the upcoming reboot of the British science-fiction television series Thunderbirds, which was created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. The 20-seconds of footage only offered a distress call and a brief glimpse of the newly-designed international space station Thunderbird 5. Some fans were disappointed as they had hoped the teaser would provide a look at the no-strings version of the Thunderbirds. As many of you already know, this reboot has chosen to use computer-generated technology to tell their story instead of the marionettes and miniatures the classic 1960s television series was known for. Thanks to Io9, we now have our first look at these CG Thunderbirds.

Fifty years after its television debut the iconic series is back in production featuring a talented cast led by Rosamund Pike as Lady Penelope and David Graham  reprising his role as chauffeur and International Rescue agent Parker. Debuting on ITV in 2015 this re-invention of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s much-loved series will be produced using an innovative mix of CGI animation and live-action miniature sets. Unstoppable inventor Brains will be voiced by Kayvan Novak whilst Tracy brothers Gordon and John are both played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster. Rasmus Hardiker has been cast as both the youngest and oldest Tracy brothers Alan and Scott. The fifth Tracy brother, Virgil, will be played by David Menkin. Tracy Island matriarch Grandma Tracy is voiced by Sandra Dickinson and master villain The Hood played by Andres Williams. Plus Thunderbirds Are Go! will feature new characters including Kayo, the Tracy brothers’ friend and fellow island resident, who will be played by Angel Coulby and Colonel Casey voiced by Adjoa Andoh.

Take a long look at them and tell us what you think.