James Wan Says He Worked With Paul Verhoeven on Prime Video's RoboCop Series
At New York Comic-Con, executive producer James Wan said he collaborated with original RoboCop director Paul Verhoeven on the Prime Video series.
At New York Comic-Con, executive producer James Wan revealed that he has been working with Paul Verhoeven on Prime Video's upcoming RoboCop series, according to joblo.com.
The extent of Verhoeven's involvement in the series is unknown. Verhoeven directed the original RoboCop film in 1987.
Dan Stevens is set to play Alex Murphy in the series, which will consist of eight episodes. Peter Ocko is the showrunner and writer.
The story involves a giant tech conglomerate persuading a city to place a powerful robot on its police force, a robot implanted with the consciousness of a fallen officer, Alex Murphy.
Verhoeven's last time behind the camera was for Benedetta, which was shot in 2018 and released in 2021. The last RoboCop film was the 2014 remake starring Joel Kinnaman, of which Verhoeven was not fond.
Quick answers
How many episodes will the RoboCop series have?
The Prime Video series will consist of eight episodes.
Who plays Alex Murphy in the RoboCop series?
Dan Stevens is set to play Alex Murphy.
Who is the showrunner of the RoboCop series?
Peter Ocko is the showrunner and writer of the series.