New Animated Adult Deadpool Series Coming Soon: FXX Booked 10 Episodes
May 13th, 2017: American Cable channel FXX has placed an order with Marvel Studios and FX productions. The order is for an Untitled Marvel Animated Deadpool Series. The show will be an adult action comedy series, staying true to the character's persona.
Donald Glover and Stephen Glover, the Award-Winning creators of the show Atlanta will be the Showrunners of this new TV series. They will serve as the executive producers and writers of the show. The untitled Marvel's Deadpool series is produced by Marvel Television studios in association with FX productions and ABC Signature Studios for FXX. The studio has placed an order of 10 episodes of Season 1.
Nick grad was quoted saying "Donald Glover is an incredibly gifted and versatile artist who'll bring the untitled Marvel's Deadpool series to life with the same intense, singular vision as his breakout hit Atlanta. With the success of Legion, we're looking forward to again partnering with Marvel Television to create a series that is bold, striking and entirely original"
Jeph Loeb went on to add "How much more fun could this be? Deadpool, Donald and FX - the perfect fit for the Merc with the Mouth!". The head of Marvel television also went on to say "We're thrilled that our relationship with FX that started with Legion continues with what is sure to be a ground-breaking show in adult animation."
Donald Glover and Stephen Glover are both acclaimed writers with experience in TV shows and music. Donald Glover is a huge name in music as well with several hit records to his name, under the alias "Childish Gambino". It will be interesting to see a Deadpool series being made by these two