Arcane Season Two of Netflix’s acclaimed animated series Arcane, based on Riot’s League of Legends universe, carries a remarkable $250 million production cost.
Executive music producer Alex Seaver sheds light on the investment, highlighting the collaborative efforts behind the creation of such a polished and carefully crafted season.
In an interview with Screen Rant, Alex Seaver shed light on the extensive production timeline and significant budget for Arcane Season 2, crediting Riot Games’ dedication to achieving perfection.
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He noted the show’s triumph in breaking the “video game adaptation curse” and praised Fortiche Production for their outstanding animation work.
Seaver also applauded showrunner Christian Linke for fostering collaboration with the animation studio, stressing the importance of seamless communication in crafting a high-quality final product.
The significant budget was directed toward assembling an impressive cast, including Hailee Steinfeld and Ella Purnell.
As the animation came to life at Fortiche’s studio in Paris. a dedicated team of artists worked tirelessly behind the scenes, contributing to the production with in-house music creation and a keen focus on every detail.
The involvement of a renowned game studio amplifies the excitement, justifying the scale of the budget
Arcane Season Two Showrunner Hints @ Introduction of 3 New Regions In the Series
Although Arcane Season 2 concludes the series, co-creator and showrunner Christian Linke has hinted at what’s next.
In an exclusive chat with GamesRadar+, Linke disclosed that early development is underway for a new project within Runeterra, a concept he previously touched upon during a Twitch interview.
The showrunner hinted at exploring areas such as Noxus and Ionia, with the story focusing on a specific champion or character.
Linke also noted that the duration of production would depend on whether the project takes the form of a series or a feature film.
Details about the project are still tightly under wraps. According to Linke, the studio will share more information once they solidify their creative direction.
He noted that the project, already a year in the making, requires time to ensure the right vision, storyline, and team are in place, offering the following explanation for the extended timeline.
You can now stream both seasons of Arcane on Netflix in the US.
