Thursday, March 28, 2024

Netflix Orders Superhero Series ‘Raising Dion’ from Producer/Co-Star Michael B. Jordan (Video)

*Netflix has given a 10-episode straight-to-series order to hourlong sci-fi, family drama, “Raising Dion,” reports Deadline.

The project is based on commercial and music video director Dennis Liu’s short film about an African-American single mother who discovers her young son has multiple, constantly changing abilities. (Scroll down to watch.)

The project comes from Liu, veteran showrunner Carol Barbee (UnReal, Judging Amy), writer-producer Michael Green (American Gods, Logan) and Charles D. King’s MACRO (Fences) and actor Michael B. Jordan, who will have a supporting role.

The story follows a woman named Nicole Reese, who raises her son Dion after the death of her husband Mark (Jordan). The normal dramas of raising a son as a single mom are amplified when Dion starts to manifest several magical, superhero-like abilities. Nicole must now keep her son’s gifts secret with the help of Mark’s best friend Pat, and protect Dion from antagonists out to exploit him while figuring out the origin of his abilities.

“We haven’t seen this type of superhero story before — an origin myth full of imagination, wonder and adventure, all grounded in the experiences of a modern single mother,” said Cindy Holland, VP, Original Content for Netflix. “Michael B. Jordan is an exciting and dynamic talent, and I’m excited to see him, MACRO, Carol and the team translate Dennis’ unique vision to television.”

Watch the short film “Raising Dion” below:

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