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Netflix Orders Adaptation of Medieval Fantasy Comic 'Barbaric'

Netflix has officially ordered a television series adaptation of the medieval fantasy comic 'Barbaric' from Vault Comics. The project will be developed by Sheldon Turner, with Sam Claflin among the executive producers.

13 May, 18:45 — 13 May, 19:12
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varietyMostly Factual57m ago

Netflix Orders ‘Barbaric’ TV Adaptation Based on Vault Comic Series

Netflix has greenlit the series adaptation of the Vault Comics property “Barbaric” created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel. The announcement was made during Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers on Wednesday in New York. The show was first reported to be in development at the streamer in 2024. It was […]

By Joseph Otterson

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1h ago

Medieval Fantasy Series ‘Barbaric’ a Go at Netflix

The adaptation of the hit Vault Comics title will be showrun by Sheldon Turner ('X-Men: First Class') and Robert Rovner, who shepherded CW series 'Supergirl.'

By Borys Kit

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deadlineMostly Factual1h ago

‘Barbaric’ Series Based On Comic Ordered By Netflix From Sheldon Turner & A+E Studios; Sam Claflin EPs

Netflix has given a series greenlight to Barbaric, a Medieval fantasy drama based on the best-selling Vault Comic of the same name. The project comes from A+ E Studios and Sheldon Turner & Jennifer Klein’s 100% Production. In the series adaptation, from creator, executive producer and co-showrunner Turner (Up In The Air, X-Men First Class), […]

By Nellie Andreeva

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screen-rantMixed38m ago

Medieval Fantasy Series Barbaric Is Officially Getting A Netflix Adaptation

After dazzling readers, Barbaric is now set to be adapted into a Netflix show as the streamer continues to add to its growing library of originals.

By Ryan Northrup

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