The future of Netflix’s series based on Sony’s Horizon games is in jeopardy. Announced in 2022, the project was led by Steve Blackman, producer of The Umbrella Academy. But allegations of workplace misconduct against Blackman may have led to the Horizon series being canceled.
Netflix Horizon series future uncertain
The news that Sony’s Horizon games would be adapted into a TV series by Netflix caused quite a stir in 2022. Steve Blackman, executive producer of The Umbrella Academy, was set to helm the Horizon series.
However, allegations of workplace misconduct uncovered by Rolling Stone may have caused the Horizon series to be canceled like Blackman’s other projects. Blackman’s long-standing collaboration with Netflix has been called into question following these allegations.
Blackman’s representative stated that the producer has a long and close working relationship with Netflix and continues to work on new projects. It was also revealed that Blackman and Netflix signed a new multi-year deal earlier this year.
There is also the possibility that Sony will move the Horizon series to another streaming platform. In the event that Netflix cancels this project, there is no definite information yet about the future of the Horizon series within Sony’s live-action plans. It remains unclear whether Blackman’s relationship with Netflix will continue.
Although Blackman’s representative stated that the producer is working on new projects with Netflix, it is still unclear whether Netflix will continue this collaboration after the allegations. The Horizon series was highly anticipated by fans of the game. With this news, the enthusiasm has been a bit spoiled. What do you think? Please don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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