As a gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the news about Pacific Rim’s TV prequel has sent me into a frenzy. You see, I was there when the first movie hit theaters back in 2013, and it left an indelible mark on my gaming heart. The combination of action, sci-fi, and epic battles against colossal monsters was a perfect storm that resonated deeply with my love for video games.
One delightful aspect of Legendary Entertainment owning the rights to a series like Pacific Rim is their freedom to shape the narrative as they see fit. Although the 2024 television lineup won’t feature kaiju battles, fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming Pacific Rim 3 graphic novel should brace themselves for even greater excitement. This heightened anticipation stems from Legendary’s announcement of a prequel TV series in development, and I have some ideas about what this story might encompass.
Pacific Rim Is Heading To TV… Eventually
According to Variety’s report, Legendary Entertainment has established a first-look agreement with production company Chronology. This newly formed collaboration is between screenwriter Eric Heisserer (“Arrival”) and producer Carmen Lewis. At present, details are scarce, but it appears that the initial project this partnership will tackle involves an “origin story series” for the popular franchise “Pacific Rim.”
Unfortunately, I must share some disappointing news at the moment – there’s no concrete details about the network or streaming platform for this new excitement we’re all buzzing about. We’re still in the early stages here, with Eric Heisserer and his writers’ room primarily working on refining the initial concept that will hopefully grow into something more substantial.
As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my excitement about the upcoming canon discussion. Regrettably, it seems that my dreams of merging Monsterverse and Pacific Rim aren’t materializing just yet. Nevertheless, given my deep admiration for Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 original masterpiece, I believe I have a decent idea about where this prequel might be taking its narrative.
The Pacific Rim Origin Series Should Follow Stacker Pentecost And The Origins Of The Pan-Pacific Defense Corps
As a devoted fan, I’m confidently asserting that I wouldn’t hesitate to stake my co-writing credit on the fact that the upcoming Pacific Rim series will delve into the roots of the Pan-Pacific Defense Corps. The initial movie provided us with a sweeping overview, but an “origin story” for this epic saga would be perfectly suited to explore those beginnings in greater depth.
If those past occurrences escape your memory, it’s perfectly fine. Let me go ahead and present the following clip, as who wouldn’t enjoy watching Pacific Rim scenes during a casual afternoon?
As we delve into the initial stages of the war between humans and the Precursors, it becomes essential to reintroduce a key character. The valiant Stacker Pentecost (played by Idris Elba), an early hero within the PPDC, would serve as our central figure. In this regard, the ongoing work by Legendary Comics in maintaining the Pacific Rim universe proves beneficial, as the graphic novel Tales from Year Zero provides a compelling account of Stacker’s adventures during this specific time frame.
Although the storyline in this series often doesn’t proceed in a straightforward manner, let’s not overlook the fact that Guillermo del Toro’s original vision for Pacific Rim 2 differed significantly from what became Pacific Rim: Uprising. However, since Legendary has been developing its comic book series and seems committed to adhering to the source material in books already published as well as those yet to come, there’s a chance we might witness the realization of those very stories on screen.
Despite Pacific Rim fans finding themselves in a temporary standstill, there’s some promising progress suggesting the impending doom that has overshadowed this series’ development may be avoided. Given this positive momentum, it would be wise to catch up on the intricately referenced show, Pacific Rim: The Black, if you haven’t already. With a Netflix subscription, you can easily immerse yourself in the ongoing battle, keeping busy as we eagerly await further updates regarding the series’ future.
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2024-08-20 02:07