We heard last August that streaming platform
Netflix had picked up comic book creator Mark Millar's
Millarworld, though very little news has come out about that since. Not content with one comic book legend in their arsenal, it has now been announced that
Netflix has made a seven figure deal to develop films based on
Image creator Rob LIefeld's
Extreme Universe characters.
According to the report, filmmaker and producer Akiva Goldsman has been placed in charge of assembling a writers' room to undertake this endeavor, not too dissimilar to what the
A Beautiful Mind scribe has done for Paramount and their
Transformers franchise. The plan is for Goldsman, Liefeld and
Extant executive producer, Brooklyn Weaver, to all serve as producers on the films.
Netflix feature film chief Scott Stuber commented on the recent acquisition as well as Akiva Goldsman's involvement:
Rob Liefeld's Extreme Universe features grity stories and distinctive characters. Akiva's creative voiced has been behind some of the largest movie franchises, making him uniquely capable of helping bring these superheroes from the Extreme Universe to life for Netflix.
While the Deadpool creator himself also expressed his excitement about the union with Netflix, as well as having some very kind and positive words to say about his now collaborator, Akiva Goldsman.
Netflix has become a part of every day existence for me and my children. Their programming is the most dynamic and diverse I have seen. I am beyond thrilled and inspired to be bringing my Extreme catalogue to life with the creative wizards at Netflix. What Akiva Goldsman has achieved with his craft and storytelling across all mediums in our industry is of absolute benefit for my Extreme characters. He is an absolute comic book fanatic and working with him on adapting Extreme Universe has been electric. His stellar work on Star Trek: Discovery has wowed the fandom and trust me when I say that the Teen Titans show he is producing is going to blow fans away. I cannot wait to show the world what we have in store.
Certainly strong words from Liefeld, and while the flagship title Youngblood isn't included in the deal; Brigade, Bloodstrike, Cybrid, Re-Gex, Bloodwulf and Kaboom are. If nothing else, Liefeld seems very excited and his exuberance might be infectious enough to make even the most cynical feel somewhat hopeful and optimistic about this new development.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Liefeld's EXTREME UNIVERSE? What are you looking forward to most out of this deal? Which comic universe should NETFLIX acquire next? Leave your thoughts below.