“Grendel,” the live-action series adaptation of the Dark Horse comic book of the same name, will not proceed on Netflix, individuals with knowledge of the matter have told TheWrap.
The decision, which was “not taken lightly” will not affect Dark Horse Entertainment overall deal with streamer.
The producers of the show have the opportunity to buy the project externally if they choose and find the best home for their show, but no other details were given.
The eight-episode show was announced last September, with “Power Book II: Ghost” and “Katy Keene” alum Abubakar Ali as the masked vigilante and “Supernatural” showrunner Andrew Daub as writer, showrunner and executive. was working in the creator. “Grendel” producer Matt Wagner also worked on the EP with Dark Horse Entertainment’s Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg and Chris Tung.
In early August, Netflix announced the expansion of its creative partnership with Dark Horse. Under the multi-year deal, Dark Horse will continue to give Netflix a first look at its IP for both film and TV. Upcoming projects include “Bang!” With Idris Elba, “Mind MGMT” and “Revenge Inc.” Dark Horse is also behind “The Umbrella Academy,” which was just renewed for a fourth and final season.