Dan Stevens Teases Violent, Satirical RoboCop Series at Prime Video
The actor, who was cast while filming Dexter, says the revival will satirise the police industrial complex.
Dan Stevens has spoken about taking the lead role in the RoboCop revival series for Prime Video, telling Entertainment Weekly that the new show will lean into the violence and satire of the original. According to bloody-disgusting.com, the actor said he was thrilled to be cast and described the project as a ripe paradigm for satirising the police industrial complex.
Stevens said the casting announcement landed while he was on the set of Dexter, the series in which he was then appearing. He noted that the 1987 original film had two elements he loves: extreme violence and satire, which he expects the revival to carry forward.
Peter Ocko serves as writer and showrunner on the series, with James Wan executive producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Ed Neumeier, who co-created RoboCop, is also an executive producer. Stevens mentioned producer Scott Reynolds in the interview.
It remains unclear when the project will begin filming or be released. Reports of a RoboCop revival have circulated for years; a 2014 reboot starring Joel Kinnaman drew an underwhelming reception from audiences and critics.
Quick answers
Who leads the cast of the Prime Video RoboCop series?
Dan Stevens has been cast as the lead, according to his interview with Entertainment Weekly.
When will the RoboCop series be released?
It is not yet clear when the show will begin filming or be released.
Who is making the RoboCop series?
Peter Ocko is writer and showrunner; James Wan executive produces for Blumhouse Atomic Monster, and RoboCop co-creator Ed Neumeier is also an executive producer.