‘Robocop’ TV Series at Amazon Sets Peter Ocko as Showrunner, James Wan to Produce
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter The “Robocop” TV series in development at Amazon is starting to take shape. Variety has learned that Peter Ocko has boarded the project to serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner.
In addition, James Wan is set to executive produce under his Atomic Monster banner. The official logline for the series states, “A giant tech conglomerate collaborates with the local police department to introduce a technologically advanced enforcer to combat rising crime — a police officer who’s part man, part machine.” Along with Ocko and Wan, Michael Clear and Rob Hackett of Atomic Monster will also executive produce.
Danielle Bozzone is overseeing the project for Atomic Monster. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios. The “Robocop” series has been in the early development stages since Amazon acquired MGM, with Amazon looking to capitalize on their access to MGM’s deep IP library for both film and television projects.
Amazon is also currently prepping a “Legally Blonde” prequel series, with MGM having produced that film as well, while a “Poltergeist” project recently set its showrunners.
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