Netflix has announced that they are finally moving forward with their Magic: The Gathering series adaptation. The project was first announced in 2019, and it’s now in production.
The series is being developed by showrunner Terry Matalas, who previously worked on Star Trek: Picard. Netflix also shared a first look at the project above.
Netflix said: “It’s happening! Netflix’s MAGIC: THE GATHERING animated series is now in production from showrunner Terry Matalas in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast.”
Matalas told Tudum: “Those new to this sprawling saga will learn what millions of fans who play every day already know. Magic is the ultimate storytelling sandbox, brimming with iconic, complex characters, extraordinary mind-bending powers, and portals to every genre imaginable.
“It is also a powerful reminder that no matter what culture, country, or plane of existence you come from, we can all unite and become heroes together.”
There’s not much more information to share, but more details will come in time as the production on the series gets further along.
What we do know is that the series will focus on the expansive world of Magic: The Gathering and its Planeswalker, which are described as “Magic’s unique magic-wielding heroes and villains as they contend with stakes larger than any one world can hold.”
Mark Rosewater, head designer of the series, previously said: “I’m about a fan of Magic as there can be. I have a lot of emotional investment in this existing and being good. We have a top-notch team working on this… I think it’s something that’ll bring people who don’t know Magic to Magic, which is really exciting.”
The Russo Bros. were originally attached to the project, bu they ended up dropping out.
Matalas is also currently developing the Marvel WandaVision spin-off show Vision, so he’s keeping himself busy!
