Summary
- Amazon's live-action She-Ra series is making progress with a powerhouse team behind it.
- She-Ra, first appearing in 1985, is a beloved character set to be reintroduced to a new generation.
- The live-action adaptation will provide a fresh take on the iconic character's story.
The highly anticipated live-action series She-Ra, currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios, is making significant progress, signaling a fresh take on the iconic story may arrive soon.
The 2018 Netflix animated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power marked the latest reboot of the beloved Masters of the Universe franchise. This reboot was widely praised for its engaging characters and fresh perspective on the original material, and now, the live-action adaptation aims to elevate the beloved character even further. News of a live-action She-Ra series first surfaced in 2021, and despite a lack of updates since then, it appears the project is still alive and finally beginning to take form.
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In an exciting update, Variety has revealed that Amazon's live-action She-Ra series is officially moving forward, with Heidi Schreck stepping in as the writer and executive producer. Schreck, a celebrated playwright, is best known for her Tony-nominated play What the Constitution Means to Me. She has also lent her talents to popular series such as Billions and Nurse Jackie on Showtime, Amazon's I Love Dick starring Marvel’s Kathryn Hahn and Kevin Bacon, and AMC's Dispatches from Elsewhere. Teaming up with Schreck is Robin Sweet, an executive producer from Better Call Saul, alongside DreamWorks Animation, the studio behind Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Acclaimed director Nicole Kassell, recognized for her work on Watchmen, Castle Rock, The Americans, Westworld, and The Leftovers, will also executive produce. With this powerhouse team, Amazon’s She-Ra live-action reboot is shaping to be a must-watch for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The new series will be the first-ever live-action adaptation of She-Ra. A beloved character in pop culture. She-Ra made her debut in the 1985 animated film He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword as part of the Masters of the Universe franchise, which was originally centered around He-Man, one of the most iconic figures of the 1980s. She-Ra, aka Adora, was revealed to be He-Man's long-lost twin sister and a former horde captain before spinning off into her own animated series, She-Ra: Princess of Power. The series ran for two seasons from 1985 to 1986, producing nearly 100 episodes, solidifying She-Ra as a powerful standalone character and a fan favorite within the Masters of the Universe realm. A live-action adaptation would mark a major milestone in She-Ra’s legacy, tapping into fans' nostalgia while introducing the character to a new generation.
Netflix’s 2018 reboot, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power reimagined the iconic character, running for five seasons with 52 episodes and concluding in 2020. This version of the show took a bold departure from the original Masters of the Universe, as it completely removed ties to He-Man. In this new storyline, She-Ra, formerly a Horde soldier, realizes she's been fighting on the wrong side, which helped the series garner a passionate fanbase. While the animated reboot was widely adored, the upcoming live-action adaptation will be a fresh, standalone narrative without links to the animated series. Though details on the live-action project remain scarce, it will once again focus on Adora, who faces her destiny as the protector of Etheria. The official description teases “an epic fantasy series about an orphaned young woman who leads a revolution to save her planet from annihilation.”
Currently, Amazon's live-action She-Ra series does not have a confirmed release date. Meanwhile, fans can enjoy She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Masters of the Universe, both available for streaming on Netflix.
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Source: Variety