'WILD CARDS' TO BE
TURNED INTO SF SERIES AT HULU
The saga will be adapted into two sf series |
Set in the present, the series explores the aftermath of an alien
virus, released over Manhattan in 1946 that killed 90 percent of those
it infected. In the survivors, DNA was altered, creating grotesque
physical deformities, except for a tiny percentage who develop
super human powers
instead. Called the Wild Card virus, it has passed
down through generations, and can go undetected until suddenly activated
by a traumatic event — at which point the carrier is either killed,
mutated or granted god-like powers. Effects that are largely a
manifestation of the victim's emotional state, making them vulnerable to
reverence or ridicule on a deeply personal level. Now, after decades of
sociological turmoil, having been worshipped, oppressed, exploited and
ignored, victims of the virus want to define their own future. The Secret Circles Andrew Miller is set to write the series which is looking to open writers' rooms!
Andrew Miller will write the series! |
It seems Hulu is really upping their game where original series are concerned. It sounds like this could be a pretty big hit for those who like SF.
ReplyDeleteall of those streaming services are going for the epic scale next year. But then again, we don't believe anyone's promises!
DeleteThe Wild Cards universe has its fans all over the world and they are probably excited with the news of a TV adaptation to the famous SF anthology.
ReplyDeleteNot a conventional fantasy show.
It sounds like a combination of stories that will ultimately affect one another.
Anyway, Good Luck to this TV series!
if it ever gets made, as they are now only reaching a deal to buy the rights :)
DeleteIsn't George RR Martin rich enough already, LOL?
ReplyDeleteit is not like he needs money for new clothes....
DeleteI wonder if his readers are irritated that he's got these other projects going but hasn't finished the Game of Thrones series.
ReplyDeletethey probably are, but they're spoilt like that :)
DeleteThe Wild Card virus sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting that the editor's name is larger than the title of the movie on that poster. A little ego there?
because they think his name sells books... which is, sadly, probably true...
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