Varity is reporting that Dynamic Television, Grid Labs and Element 8 Entertainment are teaming up to develop a live-action TV series based upon the bestselling French graphic novel series Le Chants des Stryges.
Entitled Stryx, the series is being written by John Harrison (Dune, Residue) and “follows a disgraced American secret agent on the run who teams up with a mysterious female mercenary in his effort to clear his name. Together they uncover a web of powerful interests that transcend governments, and a race of super creatures that have long inhabited the Earth.”
“It is rare to find a wonderful intellectual property that, while originating in Europe, has all the inherent qualities to expand into a global phenomenon, with unique characters, riveting action and great commercial potential,” said executive producer Mark Mertens.
The 17-volume comic series has sold millions of copies over a 20 year period, as well as spawning five spin-off series, for a total of 42 books.
