Netflix’s “Carmen Sandiego” Animated Series Coming Next Month

Get ready because Gina Rodriguez from “Jane the Virgin” will help viewers start 2019 off right with a new animated series!

Starting in January, fans will be able to see Rodriguez star as the greatest thief of all time in the upcoming Carmen Sandiego project for Netflix.

It was revealed that not only would the “Jane the Virgin” actress star as Carmen Sandiego in an animated series, but would also be starring in a live-action movie. Although there’s still no word on the live-action film, a tweet published by Netflix announced a release date for the animated version, Jan. 18.

Titled “Carmen Sandiego,” the animated series follows the master criminal who is actually a “modern day Robin Hood” going around the globe and stealing from the nefarious organization V.I.L.E. in retribution. Unfortunately, because V.I.L.E.’s roots run deep, Carmen has been labeled a criminal and is constantly on the run.

“Stranger Things” actor Finn Wolfhard also lent his voice to the show, playing a character called Player, who is described as a friend and accomplice to Carmen.

Many fans are excited for the series not only for the storyline, but for the fact that the old-school animation style is reminiscent of classic Disney Channel shows like “Kim Possible.”

By: Maytinee Kramer