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Amazon Greenlights New 'RoboCop' TV Series with James Wan as Executive Producer

The series, written by Peter Ocko, will revisit the iconic 1987 sci-fi film's themes of corporate power and state violence.

  • Amazon Prime Video is developing a new 'RoboCop' TV series, produced by James Wan's Atomic Monster banner.
  • Peter Ocko, known for his work on 'The Office' and 'Lodge 49,' will serve as the show's writer, executive producer, and showrunner.
  • The series will follow a tech conglomerate's collaboration with a local police department to create a cyborg police officer to combat rising crime.
  • This new adaptation aims to return to the dark, satirical roots of the original 1987 film, focusing on themes of corporate corruption and police brutality.
  • Amazon acquired the rights to 'RoboCop' after its purchase of MGM in 2022 and plans to invest significantly in the series.
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