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Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
CAPTAIN PLANET AND THE PLANETEERS Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix — GeekTyrant
Captain Planet and the Planeteers was an animated TBS series from the '90s about the titular environmentalist superhero, and we are about to see a live-action series adaptation of the show at Netflix with Greg Berlanti and Leonardo DiCaprio as executive producers. Tara Hernandez, best known for creating Mrs. Davis on Peacock and writing on The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon , is writing the new Captain Planet series. Executive producers include Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman via Berlanti Productions and DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson via Appian Way. The series will shoot at Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is under an overall deal. Captain Planet has been in development as a live-action adaptation in many forms over the years. Glen Powell had previously been writing a film based on the character for DiCaprio, which was first revealed in 2018 and as recently as 2023, Powell told reporters that his 'subversive and fun and dark and irreverent' take was still in development. According to the Captain Planet Foundation, 'In the show, Gaia, the spirit of the planet, assembles a team of five young 'planeteers' from nations around the world, who can summon Captain Planet to help them solve ecological and other global problems 'by their powers combined.' The show was widely acclaimed for its treatment difficult issues such as pollution, poaching, deforestation, as well as more social issues including drug addiction, HIV/ AIDS, and bullying in a way that educated, entertained, but also activated its young audience.' Stay tuned for updates on the series as it develops. via: Variety
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Captain Planet' live action series reportedly in the works at Netflix
"Captain Planet" is Netflix's next live action project! According to a report on Deadline, the series will be produced by Berlanti Productions, Appian Way, and Warner Bros. Television. Tara Hernandez will be writing the script, the report added. "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" is an animated series that ran from 1990 to 1992, with the sequel "The New Adventures of Captain Planet" running from 1993 to 1996. It follows five young people, whose elemental powers combine to summon environmentalist superhero Captain Planet. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Captain Planet and the Planeteers' Live-Action Series Set at Netflix
'Captain Planet and the Planeteers,' an animated TBS series from the '90s about an environmentalist superhero, is being adapted into a live-action series at Netflix with Greg Berlanti and Leonardo DiCaprio as executive producers. Netflix declined to comment on the adaptation, though Variety has confirmed the news with sources. More from Variety 'Adolescence' and 'Back in Action' Are Netflix's Most-Watched TV Show and Movie in First Half of 2025 Netflix Beats Q2 Earnings Expectations, Revenue Jumps 16% Freida Pinto to Star in 'Unaccustomed Earth' Series at Netflix Tara Hernandez, best known for creating 'Mrs. Davis' on Peacock and writing on 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Young Sheldon,' is writing the 'Captain Planet' series. Executive producers include Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman via Berlanti Productions and DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson via Appian Way. Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is under an overall deal, is the studio. More to come… Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
