A Deadpool animated TV series is on the way from Atlanta's Donald Glover
It couldn't have found a more sought-after showrunner
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.One of the hottest superhero properties in film, Deadpool, and one of the hottest showrunners in TV, Donald Glover, are coming together for a new FX TV series.
FXX has ordered an adult animated comedy series about the R-rated vigilante, according to EW, which will be co-created by Glover and his younger brother Stephen Glover.
Ten episodes of the show, which doesn't yet have a title, have been ordered, set to arrive in 2018.
“Deadpool, Donald and FX — the perfect fit for the Merc with the Mouth!,” said Marvel's head of TV Jeph Loeb. “We’re thrilled that our relationship with FX that started with Legion continues with what is sure to be a groundbreaking show in adult animation.”
“Donald Glover is an incredibly gifted and versatile artist who’ll bring the untitled Marvel’s Deadpool series to life with the same intense, singular vision as his breakout hit Atlanta," FX original programming president Nick Grad added.
"With the success of Legion, we’re looking forward to again partnering with Marvel Television to create a series that is bold, striking and entirely original.”
There is no word yet on who will voice Deadpool, though Glover himself previously voiced Spider-Man in an animated series.
He is a very busy man right now, currently working on the young Han Solo movie before returning to Atlanta for a second season of his Golden Globe-winning show.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments