Nia DaCosta to Direct and Executive Produce Amazon's 'Sex Criminals' Series
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Nia DaCosta will direct the first two episodes and serve as an executive producer for the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series 'Sex Criminals'. The eight-episode series, based on the popular comic book by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, stars Imogen Poots and John Reynolds as characters who can stop time during sex and use their power to rob banks. The project is moving forward with a full creative team in place.
Facts First
- Nia DaCosta will direct the first two episodes of Amazon's 'Sex Criminals' series.
- DaCosta will also serve as an executive producer on the eight-episode project.
- The series is based on the Image Comics series by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky.
- Imogen Poots and John Reynolds star as characters with time-stopping powers linked to sex.
- The show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios with Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tze Chu as showrunners.
What Happened
Amazon Prime Video has hired director Nia DaCosta to helm the first two episodes of its upcoming series 'Sex Criminals'. DaCosta will also serve as an executive producer on the project. The series is an adaptation of the Image Comics series created by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky. It stars Imogen Poots as Suze and John Reynolds as Jon, two characters who discover they can stop time when they have sex and decide to use this ability to rob banks. The eight-episode series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, with Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tze Chu serving as creators and showrunners.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a fan of the original 'Sex Criminals' comics, this adaptation brings the acclaimed story to screen with a notable director and the original creators involved. For viewers interested in genre-bending television, the series promises a unique blend of fantasy, comedy, and crime. The involvement of DaCosta suggests a high production value for the series, which may become a notable addition to Amazon's streaming catalog.
What's Next
With a director and key cast attached, production on the eight-episode 'Sex Criminals' series is likely to begin soon. The show's progress will be a point of interest ahead of its eventual premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The announcement was made as part of Amazon's broader programming updates, which also included a new series greenlight for 'Reality Retreat' and a fifth season renewal for 'Reacher'.