Comic-Con is almost here, so it makes sense now is when Netflix chooses to open up about what they’ve been doing with Mark Millar and the Millarworld properties.
First off, Netflix has a new supplementary Twitter handle, @NXOnNetflix for “everything super, sci-fi, the fantastic, and beyond.” They’ve been tweeting about this. The Wrap also has the Netflix Loglines for two new series and three films.
Netflix Original Series! Superheroes from the Mad Men-era come up against their angsty, millennial super-powered kids in modern day. And oh yeah, the executive producer is @stevendeknight, who worked on Buffy and produced the first season of @daredevil. pic.twitter.com/s4ihmjX2zO
— NX (@NXOnNetflix) July 17, 2018
“Jupiter’s Legacy”
A multi-generational American superhero epic, “Jupiter’s Legacy” follows the world’s first generation of superheroes who received their powers in the 1930’s. In present day they are the revered elder guard, but their superpowered children struggle to live up to the legendary feats of their parents. Steven S. DeKnight (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Spartacus,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), who recently signed an overall deal with Netflix, will serve as showrunner and executive producer, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Dan McDermott also serving as executive producers for the series. DeKnight will also direct the first episode.
This comic series will be adapted as a Spanish-language TV show about a 12-year-old boy who may or may not be the second coming of Jesus. pic.twitter.com/4j2JLMx0yN
— NX (@NXOnNetflix) July 17, 2018
“American Jesus”
Multilingual (Spanish/English) series “American Jesus” follows a 12-year-old boy who suddenly discovers he’s returned as Jesus Christ. He can turn water into wine, make the crippled walk, and, perhaps, even raise the dead! How will he deal with the destiny to lead the world in a conflict thousands of years in the making? Everardo Gout (“Marvel’s Luke Cage,” “Sacred Lies,” “Mars,” “Banshee”) and Leopoldo Gout (“Molly’s Game,” “Instinct”) will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers on the series. Everardo Gout will also direct.
A Netflix original film! After the eponymous Empress leaves her murderous, warlord husband she goes on the run with her kids, kickstarting an epic chase that spans the entire galaxy. “Empress” is written by @hstweetheart, writer of the upcoming film “Sierra Burgess is a Loser.” pic.twitter.com/YEBPOn1eoh
— NX (@NXOnNetflix) July 17, 2018
“Empress”
Queen Emporia is married to (literally) the worst dictator in the galaxy, King Morax. After escaping his palace with her children, Emporia and her family, must hide from Morax and his army at all costs — even if it takes teleporting from planet to planet to avoid them. Writer Lindsey Beer (“Kingkiller Chronicle” and the upcoming “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” for Netflix and “Wizards of Once” for DreamWorks Animation) is adapting the comic book into a feature film, with Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum (“The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle,” “Maleficent”) set to produce.
This film focuses on a small-town guy with super abilities and a big heart who’s committed to doing one good deed a day. Calling it now: this movie will definitely make you cry. pic.twitter.com/InCKZ3Rtpk
— NX (@NXOnNetflix) July 17, 2018
“Huck”
In a quiet seaside town, Huck uses his special gifts to do a good deed each day. His neighbors return the favors by keeping his abilities a secret. But when a newcomer alerts the media, a firestorm erupts, sending Huck on an adventure that will change everything. Ted Melfi (“Hidden Figures,” “St. Vincent”) is adapting the comic book into a feature film, with Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe set to produce.
Based on an upcoming comic book, the “Sharkey” film follows a blue-collar bounty hunter and the boy under his protection as they chase down criminals……. in space. Written by Michael Bacall who wrote the screenplay for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
So yeah, we’re in. pic.twitter.com/kbQJ0U1OzB
— NX (@NXOnNetflix) July 17, 2018
“Sharkey The Bounty Hunter”
Set in a brilliant new sci-fi universe, “Sharkey” is a blue-collar bounty-hunter tracking criminals across the galaxy in his converted, rocket-powered ice-cream truck. Aided and abetted by his ten-year-old partner, he’s out for the biggest bounty of his career. Sharkey the Bounty Hunter will be adapted and published as a Millarworld/Netflix comic next year and writer Michael Bacall (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “21 Jump Street”) is writing the screenplay for the feature film.
Always will check out whatever Steven DeKnight is doing next.
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