Prepare for Adventure: Apples Side Quest Launches March 26, Expanding the Mythic Quest Universe with New Anthology Spin-Off

Side Quest, previously known as Mere Mortals, is set to debut on March 26 on Apple TV+. This series serves as a spin-off and expansion of Mythic Quest, a comedic program about a video game studio creating an MMORPG with the same title. All four episodes of Side Quest will be available on the platform coinciding with the release of the season four finale of Mythic Quest. The series will focus on the fictional studio’s staff, along with the players and fans influenced by the Mythic Quest game.

The format of the show will adopt an anthology style, featuring various actors in lead roles for each episode. It is brought to life by Mythic Quest writers Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, and Katie McElhenney, who also took on the roles of executive producers. Burch portrays Rachel in the original series. Charlie Day, Megan Ganz, and Rob McElhenney, who developed the Mythic Quest series, are also executive producers for this spin-off. The show was produced by Lionsgate, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Ubisoft for Apple TV+.

Along with the announcement of the premiere date, Apple has unveiled the official trailer for the series, providing a solid glimpse into its tone and what viewers can expect.