Rose and Thorn

Rose and Thorn is an upcoming American animated series created by Charise Castro Smith and produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios for Netflix. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, the series centers ln Rhosyn Forrest and Thorn Canton, two alters of a system with dissociative identity disorder, as they investigate their father's murder. The series stars Sarah-Nicole Robles, Eric Bauza, Clark Gregg, Alisha Taylor, Wendie Malick, and Keith David.

Development on a Rose and Thorn series would begin in early 2032, with Smith attached as showrunner. The series' cast would be announced by December 2033. Animation services would be ptovided by Studio Mir. Smith and the writers would draw inspiration mainly on Gail Simone's comic run, while consulting with psychiatrists in order to provide an accurate potrayal of DID.

The series would be released on December 2035 to positive review from critics, particularly for its writing, animation, themes, and vocal performances.

Synopsis
Years ago, young girl Rhosyn "Rose" Forrest saw her family beimg victims of crime, ultimately resulting in the murder of her father. Traumatized, she spent two years in therapy before being declared healthy... they couldn't be more wrong. As it turns out, the now-teenage Rose takes on a new name and actitude whenever she feeks stressed or goes to sleep. This alter, calling herself Thorn Canton, is hunting down those who killed Rose's father. The two must find a way to balance their lives, as they discover their father's death wasmore than a simple crime of murder.

Main cast

 * Sarah-Nicole Robles as Rose Forrest / Thorn Canton, a teenager vigilante with dissocistive identity disorder, one alter being the level-headed Rose and another bring the impulse Thorn.
 * Eric Bauza as Detective John Mercado, a cop investigating Thorn's activities.
 * Clark Gregg as Detective Curtis Leland, a corrupt cop and Mercado's partner, trying to cover-up "The 100"'s activities.
 * Alisha Taylor as Dr. Wendy Chritlow, Rose and Thorne's therapyst.
 * Wendie Malick as Elizabeth Forrest, Rose and Thorn's mother.
 * Keith David as Tobias Whale / The Director, the leader of "The 100".

Recurring cast

 * Chloe Bennet as Melinda, Rose's friend and classmate, who is put up by her strange behavior.
 * Kari Wahlgren as Skye, a popular girl Thorn befriends at school.
 * Brian Hull as Blackguard, an enforcer for "The 100".
 * Charles Martinet as Daniel Forrest, Rose and Thorn's late father.

Guest cast

 * Ming-Na Wen as Melinda's mother
 * Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow, a wisecracking vigilante. Amell reprises his role from the Arrowverse.

Trivia

 * Thorn's surname, Canton, is a reference to the original Rose, Rhosyn Canton.
 * Chloe Bennet's role as Melinda is a reference to her role as Quake in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., since "Melinda" was the first nane of her character's teammate, Agent May.
 * This show marks the second time Sarah-Nicole Robles and Wendie Malick work together, after Disney's The Owl House.
 * Keith David appears as African-American albino mob boss Tobias Whale / The Director; he voiced a similar role as Tombstone in The Spectacular Spider-Man.