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Wednesday Duo Taps Female Grim Reaper for New Netflix Series
20 Nov
Summary
- Netflix is developing an animated series based on the 'Grim' comic.
- The series will be helmed by 'Wednesday' creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.
- It centers on Jessica Harrow, a newly recruited Reaper with amnesia.
Netflix is set to adapt the acclaimed "Grim" comic series into an adult-animated show, enlisting the creative talents of Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the duo behind the hit series "Wednesday." This new project will delve into the dark and introspective world of the "Grim" comics, known for their unique blend of horror and dark humor.
The series centers on Jessica Harrow, who finds herself posthumously recruited as a Reaper tasked with guiding souls to the afterlife. However, Jessica suffers from amnesia regarding her own death, propelling her on a quest for answers. Her journey involves uncovering the truth about her past while confronting a world where death itself is in peril.
With "Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega being eyed for a potential voice role, the animation is being entrusted to Jennifer Yuh Nelson, known for her work on "Love, Death + Robots." The adaptation aims to capture the comic's distinctive visual style, promising a compelling narrative with potential for emotional depth and unexpected twists.
