As a die-hard “Robocop” fan, it’s been robust the previous decade or so. The remake simply wasn’t nice and positively did not dwell as much as the unique in almost each approach. Then got here the studies that Neill Blomkamp was going to make a “RoboCop” movie. Sadly, that by no means got here to be. And now, it seems one of the best we are able to hope for is a “RoboCop” TV sequence from Prime Video.
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In accordance with Selection, Prime Video is creating a brand new “RoboCop” TV sequence. The present will probably be created and showrun by Peter Ocko, with James Wan aboard as a producer. Right here’s the synopsis for the sequence:
“A giant tech conglomerate collaborates with the local police department to introduce a technologically advanced enforcer to combat rising crime — a police officer who’s part man, part machine.”
Ocko has been a Hollywood author for many years, having penned traditional exhibits akin to “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose,” “Dead Like Me,” and “Pushing Daisies.” Extra just lately, he was the showrunner on the sequence “Lodge 49.” Ocko was additionally showrunner on the sequence, “Moonhaven.” Attempting to determine his vibe for a way he’s going to make a “RoboCop” sequence is tough primarily based on his filmography. We’ll simply have to attend and see.
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This isn’t the primary time “RoboCop” has come to TV screens. In the ‘90s, there was a short-lived live-action series that was a spinoff of the film. And let’s not neglect the “RoboCop” cartoon that was geared toward youngsters again in an period when Rated R issues had been become youngsters exhibits. “Toxic Avenger” and “Rambo” each had animated spinoffs. It was a wild time.
Clearly, that is nonetheless very early within the improvement means of the TV sequence, however let’s hope it truly occurs. Who is aware of, it’d truly be good.
