Brian – shout it – BLESSED – to join Wizards Vs Aliens.

Brian Blessed is to be the voice of the Nekross king in Wizards Vs Aliens, a new adventure drama from Russell T Davies and Phil Ford (The Sarah Jane Adventures, Doctor Who) which will be coming to TV in the UK via CBBC this Autumn.

Here’s the series’ official blurb…

The ultimate battle of magic versus science is about to commence. The Nekross are a race of aliens who feed on magic and having travelled from planet to planet draining every drop; they’re orbiting Earth to do battle with its wizards for the last remaining magic in the universe. And there’s just one 16 year-old boy who can stop them.

Brian told SFcrowsnest, “Wizards Vs Aliens is hugely exciting and has a feeling of total originality. It is full of vision and brilliance. The earthly realistic scenes are so heartfelt and moving, and they contrast vividly with the universal feel of the Nekross King and his subjects. I find the whole concept miraculous and I am thrilled to be part of such an exciting project.”

And here’s the only picture of Brian BLESSED that ever mattered…