Patrick Stewart and Michael Bay collaborating on a fantasy series for Netflix.
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It's an exciting time for sci-fi and fantasy fans with the announcement that Star Trek: Picard legend, Patrick Stewart, is stepping back into the spotlight, joining director Michael Bay for an adaptation of the popular Vault Comics comic book series, Barbaric.
Netflix and A+E Studios have jumped on board this ambitious project, with the Hollywood Reporter breaking the news. Sam Claflin, known for his roles in The Hunger Games and Daisy Jones and the Six, will star alongside Stewart, also taking on the role of an executive producer.
Writing duties for this delightful blend of humor, violence, and fantasy are in the capable hands of Sheldon Turner, writer of X-Men: First Class. The comic, a unique fusion of Deadpool and Game of Thrones, tells the story of Owen the Barbarian, whose bloodthirsty weapon, Axe, acts as both his moral compass and local bartender. Together, they embark on a life of adventure, perpetually helping those in need.
First hitting shelves in 2021, Barbaric became an unexpected hit, selling well and being translated into numerous languages. Claflin will portray Owen in the adaptation, while Stewart lends his legendary voice to bring Axe to life. Given Netflix's strong slate of fantasy shows, including The Sandman, The Witcher, and the much-missed Shadow and Bone, this series feels like a perfect fit for their roster. What are your thoughts on this exciting team-up?
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- The upcoming 'Barbaric' series, based on the popular Vault Comics comic book, will feature Patrick Stewart, lending his voice to the character Axe, a bloodthirsty weapon that doubles as a local bartender.
- Theasting from 'The Hunger Games' and 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Sam Claflin will star in 'Barbaric' as Owen the Barbarian, while also taking on the role of an executive producer.
- The comic, a mashup of 'Deadpool' and 'Game of Thrones', tells the story of Owen and his companion Axe, embarking on a life of adventure, helping those in need. 'Barbaric' is set to be adapted by Sheldon Turner, who previously wrote 'X-Men: First Class'.
- With Netflix already home to critically acclaimed fantasy shows like 'The Sandman', 'The Witcher', and the missed 'Shadow and Bone', 'Barbaric' feels like a natural addition to their roster, making it an exciting time for sci-fi and fantasy fans.