A brand new live-action Pokémon Netflix series is in early development at the streamer, according to a recent report from Variety.
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Not much is known about the upcoming project, but the report does mention that Joe Henderson is attached to write and executive produce. Henderson most recently served as the co-showrunner and executive producer on Lucifer, which is preparing to air its sixth and final season on Netflix.
Similar to the film Detective Pikachu, this Pokémon series is also set to be live-action. However, it’s unclear if the Pokémon Netflix series will follow the animation style and choices that the film made in 2019.
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After the surprise popularity of Detective Pikachu in 2019, it isn’t exactly shocking to see Netflix move on another live-action journey into the iconic franchise. The streaming platform has also recently become home to tons of Pokémon content, including Pokémon: Indigo League and Pokémon Journeys. With the company looking to expand their development of more animated properties, it seems as if they’re ready to capitalize on the Pokémon franchise in a different way.
