During an information panel at the event San Diego Comic-Con International it was announced that the studies Production I.G are handling the anime adaptation of the comic written by Keanu Reeves y Matt Kindt, BRZRKR. During the panel it was also confirmed that the production team has two seasons scheduled.
It should be remembered that Netflix announced the acquisition of the rights to this work and the production of a live-action feature film adaptation and anime series from March 2021. Reeves will produce and star in the film, while also serving as a voice actor in the anime.
Reeves co-writes the comic with Matt Kindtand is produced in collaboration with Ross Richie y Stephen Christy in the editorial BOOM! Studioswhile Stephen Gamel of Company Films participation is also credited with Adam Yoelin also of BOOM!. The first volume of a total of twelve was released by the aforementioned publisher in March 2021. On the other hand, the animated adaptation will seek to expand the universe of the original work through the exploration of elements presented in the comic.
Synopsis for BRZRKR
AN ENDLESS WAR. The man known only as B. is half mortal and half God, cursed and forced into violence… even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But following wandering the world for centuries, the Berzerker may have finally found a haven: working for the US government to fight battles too violent and dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, B. will get the one thing he wants: the truth regarding his endless blood-soaked existence…and how to end it. Keanu Reeves makes his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings) and legendary artist Ron Garney (Wolverine) in a brutally violent new series regarding an immortal warrior’s struggle through the ages. time.
Fuente: Official Twitter Account
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