The upcoming live-action adaptation of a hit Netflix series that premiered five seasons in less than two years just got a major update. A new report fromVarietyrevealed thatHeidi Shreckhas been tapped to write the live-actionShe-Raproject that’s in development at Amazon MGM, and also serve as an executive producer. This is the first news about the series in quite some time, as the last big update came two years ago when it was revealed thatNicole Kassellwould direct at least one episode of the series, which was announced in 2021. The animatedShe-Ra and the Princesses of Powerseries was a hit, registering a 96% rating from critics and an 84% score from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and Amazon MGM aims to capitalize by bringing that same magic to live-action.
Schreck most recently penned the script forWhat the Constitution Means to Me, and she also served as the scribe for three episodes ofI Love Dick, the comedy series starringKevin BaconandKathryn Hahn. Schreck is also credited as a writer for two episodes ofBillions, the financial workplace drama which has drawn comparisons toSuitsandSuccession, and also starsPaul GiamattiandCorey Stoll.Nicole Kassell, who has been tapped to direct the live-actionShe-Raseries, is famous for helming three episodes of the hit HBO superhero show,Watchmen, and she most recently directed an episode ofThe Baby, a supernatural horror series which is currently streaming on Max. Kassell also teamed up with HBO once more for an episode ofWestworld, and she even directed an episode of the hitBreaking Badspin-off,Better Call Saul.
Who Stars in ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’?
She-Ra and the Princesses of Powerfeatures some notable names, includingKaren Fukuhara, who has recently become known for her role as Kimiko in the hit Prime Video superhero series,The Boys.Aimee Carrero, who recently starred as Felicity inThe Menuand is also known for her role as Mirandi inThe Last Witch Hunter, also stars inShe-Ra, along withBlack-ishveteranMarcus Scribner,The Lovely BonesbreakoutAJ Michalka, andAvatar: The Way of WaterstarKeston John.
The live-actionShe-Raseries has not yet begun casting or production, and it doesn’t have a release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watch all five seasons ofShe-Ra and the Princesses of PoweronNetflix.
