Iconic 1960s Spy Series 'The Avengers' Set for Reboot
StudioCanal, with 'Industry' writers and 'Sex Education' director, plans revival of British classic, title under discussion due to Marvel's Avengers.
- StudioCanal, the current rights holder to The Avengers catalog, is planning a reboot of the iconic 1960s British spy series.
- The writing team behind HBO/BBC series Industry, Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, have written a pilot for the reboot.
- Sex Education director Ben Taylor is attached to direct and executive produce the reboot.
- The reboot will feature new versions of the original characters, including secret agent John Steed and his glamorous sidekicks.
- The title of the reboot is still under discussion due to potential confusion with Marvel's Avengers franchise.