With Marvel Studios moving ahead with multiple television series projects for Disney+, the future Marvel Television’s current live-action output may be in jeopardy.
Earlier this week, Hulu announced that they would not be moving forward with the planned Ghost Rider series starring Gabriel Luna as Robbie Reyes. This announcement comes after Marvel Studios’ new television slate for Disney+ was announced, which includes new live-action series such as The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, WandaVision, Loki, Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight and She-Hulk.
According to Variety, there is a perception within the industry that most, if not all upcoming live-action projects with Marvel will primarily be produced under Marvel Studios, of which Kevin Feige remains as President. This signifies that the time is ticking in regards to Marvel Television, which is headed by Jeph Loeb.
Under Jeph Loeb, live-action series released include Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter for ABC, Legion on FX, The Gifted on Fox, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders and The Punisher for Netflix, Runaways for Hulu and Cloak & Dagger for Freeform.
ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is set to end after seven seasons this spring, while Netflix has since ended its partnership with Marvel Television, canceling all six of its series. Hulu’s Runaways is set to return this December with its third season, and Freeform’s Cloak & Dagger just completed its second season in April, with renewal uncertain at the moment.
At this time, the only live-action series in development at Marvel Television is Helstrom, which was announced to be in development alongside the now-cancelled Ghost Rider series. Meanwhile, Marvel Studios is preparing to begin production on their upcoming series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and WandaVision.
What do you make of these Marvel Studios developments? Are you disappointed to hear that Marvel Studios may take control of most, if not all upcoming live-action television projects? Where do you see the future of the Marvel Television unit? Sound off in the comments below, and be sure to continue following Heroic Hollywood for all the latest news regarding the future of Marvel Studios.
Source: Variety
