Steven S. DeKnighthas stepped down as showrunner on Netflix’s upcoming superhero seriesJupiter’s Legacydue to “creative differences” with the streaming service, which has already begun looking for his replacement.
Jupiter’s Legacyis based on a graphic novel byMark Millarand illustratorFrank Quitely. The series follows the world’s first generation of superheroes, who received their powers in the 1930s. Now in present day, they are the revered old guard, but their super-powered children struggle to live up to the legendary feats of their parents.
Josh DuhamelandLeslie Bibbstar alongsideBen Daniels,Elena Kampouris,Andrew Horton,Matt LanterandMike Wade.DeKnight wrote and directed the first episode of the series in addition to serving as its showrunner. Apparently, half of the eight-episode first season is in the can, and production will continue as planned, so DeKnight’s exit won’t disrupt the schedule.
Once the new showrunner is found, they’ll work with executive producersLorenzo di Bonaventura,Dan McDermott, and Millar and Quitely to examine the existing footage and settle on a creative direction before any decisions are made regarding reshoots. There’s a lot riding onJupiter’s Legacy,which is the first series born out of Netflix’s deal to acquire Millarworld, so both sides want to take the time to get it right.
DeKnight previously served as executive producer and showrunner on the first season of Netflix’sDaredevilbefore amicably parting ways in advance of the second season. I loved that first season ofDaredeviland have been looking forward toJupiter’s Legacy, though I do worry how it will stack up next to Amazon’s gritty seriesThe Boys, since the comparisons will be inevitable.
Jupiter’s Legacyis expected to premiere on Netflix next year, and Deadline broke the news of DeKnight’s exit. ThePacific Rim: Uprisingfilmmaker is represented by CAA.
