Judge Dredd is Getting a Live-Action TV Series Called JUDGE DREDD: MEGA CITY ONE!
Since Karl Urban blew us away in Dredd, fans have been chomping at the bit for a sequel. Over the years there have been lots of rumors and fan petitions to get the sequel made, but so far nothing has come of it. BUT...it looks like fans will be getting the next best thing to a sequel...a live-action TV series. Entertainment Weekly announced the new series Judge Dredd: Mega City One. They describe it:
"The show is set in a future where the East Coast of the U.S. has become a crowded and crime-ridden megalopolis. It will be an ensemble drama about a team of Judges — futuristic cops invested with the power to be judge, jury, and executioner — as they deal with the challenges the future-shocked 22nd century throws at them."
No cast has been announced yet, as the project is still in early development. Three producers from the 2012 Dredd film are attached as Executive Producers (Stuart Ford, Jason and Chris Kingsley), in addition to Mark Stern, known for developing Syfy Network's Battlestar Galactica and Defiance. He told EW:
“This is one of those seminal sci-fi properties that seems to only become and more relevant with age,” said Stern in a statement. “Not only is it a rich world with biting social commentary, but it’s also fun as hell! As a fan of the comics and both films, it’s a dream come true..."
The EPs are taking the project very seriously and are aware of the passion fans have for Dredd.
“Thanks to the legions of fans who have kept up pressure on social media, and a lot of background work and enthusiasm, we aim to make a big budget production that will satisfy both our vast comics audience and the even greater general screen-watching public.”
There is no word on if this show will have any direct ties to the feature film, but based on the look of the poster (below) it looks like it will definitely kick ass! I'm pretty stoked about this announcement and the fact it's coming from some guys that have brought us high-quality TV and film. What do you think about Dredd having his own series? Do you still want a Karl Urban sequel?
