A Pacific Rim prequel series is currently in development at Legendary Entertainment, with Eric Heisserer at the helm. Heisserer, known for his work on Arrival and Bird Box, has fans hopeful for a compelling narrative.
The original Pacific Rim film, directed by Guillermo del Toro, has a dedicated fan base, and enthusiasts are eager to see where this prequel takes the story. Given his track record with previous collaborations, the screenwriter is sure to surprise and satisfy fans of the franchise.
A new creative force in the franchise
The Pacific Rim franchise, born from the visionary mind of Guillermo del Toro, captivated audiences worldwide with its stunning visual effects and thrilling action sequences. After the disappointing sequel, Pacific Rim: Uprising, fans were wondering if the franchise could thrive.
Legendary Entertainment has reignited hope with the announcement of a prequel series, helmed by the talented screenwriter Eric Heisserer. His exceptional work on Arrival and Bird Box is well known, so his joining the franchise brings a fresh perspective to it.
The prequel series thus offers the opportunity to delve deeper into the franchise’s rich history. It can explore the events that led to the formation of the Jaeger program and the epic battles between humans and the Kaijus.
The news of the acclaimed writer’s involvement has generated excitement among fans, eager to see how the screenwriter will expand the franchise’s lore. Armed with a proven track record of crafting compelling narratives, Heisserer is sure to provide a new and exciting prequel.
The future of Pacific Rim: more about the prequel
Legendary Entertainment’s decision to appoint Heisserer and move forward with the prequel series demonstrates their commitment to the franchise. According to Variety, the writer, along with Carmen Lewis, with whom he co-founded his production company Chronology, have signed a deal to develop several projects for Legendary.
Among them, Pacific Rim‘s Origin Story is their first project, which is to be released as a series. Jason Clodfelter, president of Legendary Television, has high praise for the writer.
Eric is a multitalented, prolific creator whose track record of critical and commercial successes speaks for itself.
By investing in a new creative team and exploring new avenues for storytelling, Legendary Entertainment is poised to revitalize the franchise. Clodfelter further spoke about how he has big hopes for the upcoming prequel series.
We are thrilled to launch our partnership with Eric, Chronology, and Carmen, with a new entry in the epic, globally popular ‘Pacific Rim’ universe. We are certain their vision will make for an enthralling expansion to Legendary’s beloved franchise.
This has the potential to become a game-changer for the existing franchise, solidifying its place in the genre of science fiction. As the project moves forward, one thing is for certain: the future of the once dull franchise is now brighter than ever.
The Pacific Rim franchise’s films and series are currently available to watch on Netflix.
