I wasn't even aware that this show was in development! Heavy Metal - released here under its original French title, Métal Hurlant Chronicles, was my first exposure to any type of real sci-fi/fantasy stories as a kid, not to mention a mild bit of comic book erotica. There has already been a couple of animated feature which adapted several of the magazine's serials, but this will be the first live action adaptation. Check out these new posters for the series, which will premiere in France in November, then move onto the UK and Germany. No release date for the US yet..
In the lineage of fantastic series such as Twilight Zone or The Outer Limits, Metal Hurlant Chronicles is the adaptation of the world renowned magazine of the same name. Discover the live versions of these exceptional comics by the writers of X MEN , BATMAN , SPIDERMAN , IRON MAN , GI JOE , STAR WARS , SUPERMAN, BLADE etc,... Fitted for the international market, each episode is 26 minutes long an is composed of one story involving Action, Heroic Fantasy, Science Fiction in english, directed by Guillaume LUBRANO.
Metal Hurlant Chronicles will span 24 episodes over two seasons. Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Rutger Hauer, James Marsters, Kelly Brook, Joe Flanigan, David Belle, Michelle Ryan, Darren Shahlavi and Matt Mullins star.
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