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Netflix Cancels 'Kane Chronicles' Adaptation, Citing Industry Trends

The streaming giant has opted not to proceed with the adaptation of Rick Riordan's 'Kane Chronicles,' shifting the project's future to other studios.

  • Netflix's decision to cancel the 'Kane Chronicles' adaptation comes after two years of development efforts.
  • Rick Riordan, creator of the 'Kane Chronicles' and 'Percy Jackson' series, shared the news, noting the project is now in 'turnaround'.
  • The cancellation is part of a broader trend in the streaming industry to reduce development slates and cancel more content.
  • Despite the setback, the 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series on Disney+ has been a success, recently renewed for a second season.
  • The fate of the 'Kane Chronicles' adaptation now depends on whether another studio is willing to assume preproduction costs and move forward.
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