'RoboCop' TV Series Ordered at Prime Video, James Wan to Executive Produce - Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip

Amazon MGM Studios is developing a RoboCop television series for Prime Video.

The project is from Blumhouse Atomic Monster and will be executive produced by James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett, per The Hollywood Reporter. The series was first announced in development several years ago and will feature Peter Ocko as the showrunner, best known for his work on AMC’s underrated comedy-drama series Lodge 49.

Here’s the official description for the show from Amazon:

Since its debut in 1987, Robocop has endured as one of the most iconic and culturally significant franchises in science fiction. What began as a bold social satire — blending visceral action with a critique of corporate greed, privatization, and the nature of identity — has resonated across generations, spawning sequels, television series, video games and comic books. Its themes of humanity versus technology and the consequences of unchecked corporate power feel more relevant today than ever, making it the ideal property to reimagine for a new era of television.

The original 1987 RoboCop film from director Paul Verhoeven followed a police officer who is rebuilt into a mechanical superhero after being fatally injured.

Speaking about the series, Wan said, “I’ve been a massive fan of RoboCop forever, so getting to help bring this world to television is a dream. What Paul Verhoeven created in 1987 was decades ahead of its time, and its questions about technology, identity, and who corporations really serve have only grown more urgent. With Peter’s distinctive vision and bold approach to storytelling, and alongside Ed and our partners at Amazon MGM Studios, we’re working to honor what made the original iconic and highlight its relevancy in this modern, tech-driven world, while building something unmistakably new for a global audience.” 

Wan is best known for co-creating Saw and Insidious franchises, along with being the creator of The Conjuring Universe.

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