Jupiter's Legacy (TV series)

Jupiter's Legacy is an upcoming American superhero streaming television series created by Steven S. DeKnight, based on the comic book series by Mark Millar and Frank Quitely, that is set to premiere on Netflix in 2021. The series stars Josh Duhamel, Ben Daniels, Leslie Bibb, Elena Kampouris, Andrew Horton, Mike Wade and Matt Lanter.

Jupiter's Legacy
Genre
Created bySteven S. DeKnight
Based onJupiter's Legacy
by Mark Millar & Frank Quitely
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
DistributorNetflix
Release
Original networkNetflix

Synopsis

Jupiter's Legacy follows the story of "the world's first superheroes, who received their powers in the 1930s. In the present day, they're the revered elder guard, but their superpowered children struggle to live up to the legendary feats of their parents".[1]

Cast and characters

Main
  • Josh Duhamel as Sheldon Sampson, leader of the superhero team, The Utopian
  • Ben Daniels as Walter Sampson, Sheldon's older brother
  • Leslie Bibb as Grace Sampson, Sheldon's wife and one of the most powerful heroes on the planet
  • Elena Kampouris as Chloe Sampson, Grace and Sheldon's daughter
  • Andrew Horton as Brandon Sampson, Grace and Sheldon's son
  • Mike Wade as Fitz Small, one of the most valued members of The Union
  • Matt Lanter as George Hutchene, Sheldon's closest ally before turning against him and the rest of his teammates in The Union

Recurring
  • Tenika Davis as Petra Small, Fitz's daughter
  • Anna Akana as Raikou, a hero for hire who wields two swords. Akana called the character "pretty cool" and "such a badass," while praising the costume of her character as the show's best.
  • Tyler Mane as Blackstar

Guest

Episodes
No.Title [2]Directed byTeleplay by [2]Original air date
1"By Dawn's Early Light"TBASteven DeKnightTBA
2"Paper and Stone"TBAHenry G.M. JonesTBA
3"Painting the Clouds With Sunshine"TBAMorenike Balogun KochTBA
4"All the Devils Are Here"TBAAkela CooperTBA
5"What's the Use?"TBAKate BarnowTBA
6"Cover Her Face"TBASang Kyu KimTBA
7"Ommes Pro Uno"TBAJulia CoopermanTBA
8"How it All Ends"TBASteven DeKnightTBA

Production

Development

On July 17, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for an eight-episode first season.[1] The series was created by Steven S. DeKnight, who is credited as an executive producer alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Dan McDermott.[1][3] On September 16, 2019, it was confirmed that DeKnight departed the series as showrunner over creative differences in the midst of the production for the first season.[4] In November 2019, it was announced that Sang Kyu Kim was taking over as showrunner, following DeKnight's exit from the series.[5]

Casting

In February 2019, it was announced that Josh Duhamel, Ben Daniels, Leslie Bibb, Elena Kampouris, Andrew Horton, Mike Wade and Matt Lanter would star in the series.[6][7] In April 2019, it was reported that Tenika Davis had been cast in a recurring role.[8] In August 2019, it was reported that Chase Tang had been cast as a supervillain.[9] In September 2020, Anna Akana was cast in recurring role.[10][11] Tyler Mane will be part of the cast in a recurring capacity.[12]

Filming

Principal photography for the first season was scheduled to initially commence in May 2019.[13] Filming for the first season commenced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 2, 2019[14] and ended on January 24, 2020.[15]

Release

The series is expected to be premiere in 2021.[16]

References
  1. Kit, Borys; Goldberg, Lesley (July 17, 2018). "'Jupiter's Legacy' Series, 'Empress' Film Among Mark Millar's First Netflix Slate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  2. "Jupiter's Legacy". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved December 29, 2020. Episodes now appear in order.
  3. "Netflix announces first slate of series and films based on the stories of Mark Millar". Netflix Media Center. July 17, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (September 16, 2019). "'Jupiter's Legacy': Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight Exits As Filming Of Netflix Series Continues". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  5. Petski, Denise (November 8, 2019). "'Jupiter's Legacy': Sang Kim Joins As Showrunner Of Netflix Series Following Steven S. DeKnight Exit". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  6. Petski, Denise; Nellie, Andreeva (January 1, 2021). "'Jupiter's Legacy': Josh Duhamel, Leslie Bibb, Ben Daniels & Matt Lanter Among 7 Cast In Netflix Series". Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  7. "Josh Duhamel, Ben Daniels, Leslie Bibb, Elena Kampouris, Andrew Horton, Mike Wade and Matt Lanter join Jupiter's Legacy". Netflix Media Center. February 11, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  8. Petski, Denise (April 8, 2019). "'Jupiter's Legacy': Tenika Davis To Recur In Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  9. Parker, Jordan (August 27, 2019). "Hometown actor lands Netflix series gig". Halifax Today. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
  10. Akana, Anna (September 25, 2020). "Magical Girl Friendship Squad's Anna Akana on What Drew Her to the Show" (Online). Interviewed by Sam Stone. Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  11. Stone, Sam (September 24, 2020). "Jupiter's Legacy: Anna Akana Brags Her Costume Is the Show's Best". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  12. "'Jupiter's Legacy' Netflix Series: Release Date, Plot, Cast & Trailer". TV Guide Time. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  13. Barnhardt, Adam (February 15, 2019). "'Jupiter's Legacy' Reportedly Begins Filming This May". Comic Book. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  14. Lovett, Jamie (July 2, 2019). "Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy Series Begins Filming". Comic Book. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  15. Flook, Ray (January 23, 2020). ""Jupiter's Legacy": Mark Millar Updates Netflix Series: "It's Just Finished Filming"". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  16. Andreeva, Nellie (October 9, 2020). "'The Magic Order' Not Moving Forward; Netflix Series Was Based On Mark Millar Comic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
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