John Wickdirector Chad Stahelski is developing an adaptation of theSpellslingerseries. A highly influential figure in the action genre, Stahelski served as Keanu Reeves' stunt double inThe Matrixand later directed him in all fourJohn Wickmovies. As the status ofJohn Wick 5remains uncertain, Stahelski has several projects in the works which he will either produce or direct, including theJohn Wick:Under the High TableTV series,Highlanderremake,Rainbow Six,Ghost of Tsushima,Black Samurai, andShibumi.
Now, theJohn Wickdirector is adding to his list of upcoming projects. According toVariety,Chad Stahelski’s 87Eleven Entertainment and Basset Hound Distribution are developing a television adaptation of theSpellslingerfantasy book seriesby Sebastien de Castell. M. Raven Metzner – known for his work onStar Trek: Discovery,Sleepy Hollow,Elektra, andClue– will serve as the showrunner and head writer for the TV series. The logline reads:
Spellslinger follows the adventures of 16-year-old Kellen, who lives in a world where magic is everything. The problem is: he doesn’t have any. When his paths cross with a swashbuckling adventurer from a mysterious sect called the Argosi on a mission to stop a continent-wide war, his life, world and family will be turned upside down. Bursting with tricks, traps, magic and a talking squirrel cat!
What This Means For The Spellslinger TV Show
It’s Getting The Full Treatment
Written by Sebastien de Castell,Spellslingeris a series of young adult fantasy books that follow the adventures of a 16-year-old named Kellenwho lacks magical powers and instead must rely on wit, trickery, and a sarcastic squirrel-cat companion to survive in a dangerous world of intrigue and sorcery. The complete series spans six novels with an additional prequel series that starts withWay of the Argosi. De Castell is also the author ofThe Greatcoatsseries, which is set in the same world asSpellslinger.
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TheSpellslingerTV show will consist of hour-long episodes, suggesting it will be treated with the same scope and scale as otherfantasy showssuch asGame of Thrones,Rings of Power,The Witcher, andThe Wheel of Time. Not only that, but there is plenty of source material for theSpellslingerTV show to adapt from the six main novels to the prequel series. Additionally, there is the possibility for a larger fantasy universe connected to De Castell’sGreatcoatsseries.
Our Take On The Spellslinger TV Show
Chad Stahelski is best known as the director ofJohn Wick, though, like hisHighlanderremake,theSpellslingerTV show presents an interesting opportunity for himas a producer to blend his own action expertise with a rich fantasy world. Known for his visually stunning and tightly choreographed action sequences inJohn Wick, Stahelski should elevate theSpellslingerTVseries by infusing it with thrilling action. Additionally, M. Raven Metzner’s experience in crafting engaging storylines should complement Stahelski’s vision, the collaboration leading to an intriguing adaptation ofSpellslingerthatblends action, wit, and fantasy.
