Watchmen heads to HBO


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Nothing ever ends — which is why HBO is bringing Watchmen back to the screen.
The network is set to get started on its first-ever superhero series with Watchmen. Spearheaded by Damon Lindelof, who is most recently known for his work on The Leftovers, the classic graphic novel will experience a new twist when it comes to the small screen. A pilot for the show was ordered back in 2017, and the series is now headed for a 2019 premiere, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Lindelof has referred to his adaptation as a "remix," with HBO adding that it will be set in an "alternate history where 'superheroes' are treated as outlaws." But even with changes in the works, many of the major characters from the graphic novel will feature in the show. The network has chosen a star-studded cast to step into the iconic superhero shoes, too, with Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Tim Blake Nelson, and Louis Gossett Jr. all set to appear.
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Watchmen is just one of many new dramas coming to HBO. With Game of Thrones gearing up to its series finale, the premier channel has been ordering new series left and right. Projects from notable creators such as J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, and Joss Whedon have all been given the green light.
The last time Watchmen saw screen time was in Zack Snyder's 2009 film adaptation, so it'll be interesting to see how the show gets reimagined 10 years later for television. Read more about the series at The Hollywood Reporter.
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Amari Pollard is the social media editor at The Week and has written for Reader's Digest, Parents, and Inside Lacrosse. She studied journalism at Le Moyne College and can usually be found exploring Brooklyn, thrift shopping, or spending way too much money on brunch.
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