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Legendary Taps Marvel Writer Zeb Wells for Buck Rogers Film Adaptation
29 Oct
Summary
- Legendary secures rights to iconic sci-fi character Buck Rogers in 2020
- Legendary plans transmedia franchise including film, live-action series, and anime
- Acclaimed writer Zeb Wells hired to pen the script for the Buck Rogers feature film
In October 2025, it was reported that Legendary Entertainment has made significant progress on developing a feature film adaptation of the iconic sci-fi character Buck Rogers. The studio, which secured the screen rights to the character back in 2020, has brought on acclaimed writer Zeb Wells to pen the script for the upcoming movie.
Details about the film's plot remain under wraps, but the studio is reportedly planning a transmedia franchise that would include not only the feature film, but also a live-action television series and an anime series centered around the Buck Rogers character. However, it's unclear if the plans for the television projects remain active as of the current date.
