Arrival screenwriter Eric Heisserer is creating a Pacific Rim TV sequence for Legendary Entertainment, which will probably be a prequel to the flicks.
Fireplace up the Jaegers! Selection reviews that Legendary Entertainment is creating a Pacific Rim TV sequence with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Heisserer.
Heisserer just lately entered a first-look tv cope with Legendary, and this Pacific Rim TV sequence would be the first venture developed. Underneath the deal, Heisserer will “develop and shepherd IP-driven and related projects for Legendary” by his Chronology banner alongside Chronology co-founder Carmen Lewis. The Pacific Rim TV sequence will probably be a prequel, telling the origin of the battle between humanity and the Kaiju.
“Eric is a multitalented, prolific creator whose track record of critical and commercial successes speaks for itself,” stated Jason Clodfelter, president of Legendary Tv. “We’re thrilled to launch our partnership with Eric, Chronology, and Carmen, with a brand new entry within the epic, globally well-liked ‘Pacific Rim’ universe. We’re sure their imaginative and prescient will make for an enthralling enlargement to Legendary’s beloved franchise.“
Along with Arrival, Heisserer is greatest identified for creating Shadow and Bone, a fantasy sequence based mostly on the works of Leigh Bardugo. The sequence aired for 2 seasons on Netflix earlier than it was cancelled.
After an interdimensional portal opens on the backside of the Pacific Ocean, big monsters start attacking cities. This prompts humanity to construct huge robots often called Jaegers, that are piloted by two individuals who share a psychological hyperlink often called drifting. The primary movie, which was directed by Guillermo del Toro, was a number of enjoyable. Though it underperformed on the North American field workplace, it did do properly sufficient abroad to get the ball rolling on a sequel. Sadly, Del Toro needed to drop out, and Pacific Rim Rebellion didn’t fairly have that very same magic. An anime sequence, Pacific Rim: The Black, aired for 2 seasons on Netflix, however I’ll admit that I didn’t even keep in mind that occurring.
Are you down for a Pacific Rim TV sequence? Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has proven that a lot of these tales will be advised on the small display screen, so I’m holding my fingers crossed. The prequel side has me intrigued as properly, as I’d think about the sequence may revolve across the building of the primary Jaeger.
