Netflix is turning Cowboy Bebop into a live-action show

Cowboy Bebop
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Netflix is getting ready to jam with a live-action version of Cowboy Bebop.

The streaming platform announced on Twitter early Wednesday that a live-action show based on the classic anime series is in the works. No other information was provided in Netflix's announcement, but Variety reports that 10 episodes have been ordered, noting that the show has actually been in development since last year. Original director Shinichiro Watanabe will serve as a consultant, and Christopher Yost, co-writer of Thor: Ragnarok, will write the first episode, per The Hollywood Reporter.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.