It has really been the time of revival in Hollywood, and standard ’80s franchises have been an enormous goal for the trade. “Cobra Kai,” which serves as a sequel sequence to the “Karate Child” movies, has loved a variety of success with Netflix throughout its final three seasons. Even past that, ’80s nostalgia has confirmed to be a profitable system, with “Stranger Issues” turning into a large success story.
With that in thoughts, it was solely a matter of time earlier than the works of ’80s action icon Jean-Claude Van Damme drew the eye of Hollywood writers and executives. Whereas there are numerous performances for which he’s well-known, maybe certainly one of his largest credit is “Kickboxer,” launched in 1989. Whereas the martial arts movie wasn’t significantly well-received by critics, garnering 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, it was successful with followers and spawned a number of sequels, the newest of which was launched in 2018. Now, it seems that the “Kickboxer” franchise is getting its personal small-screen sequence.
The Kickboxer sequence shall be titled Operation: Kickboxer
Per Deadline, a brand new “Kickboxer” sequence is presently within the works. The present, titled “Operation: Kickboxer,” will give attention to Michael Sloane, youthful brother to Kurt Sloane (Jean-Claude Van Damme), although nobody has formally been solid within the function but. An official synopsis for the sequence has been launched, nevertheless: “‘Operation: Kickboxer’ shall be a martial arts-driven espionage sequence which finds the youngest Sloane brother, Michael, thrust into the world of worldwide geopolitical intrigue. In an effort to earn his freedom, Sloane should go undercover as an MMA contender, utilizing his clout to realize entry to targets all over the world, whereas remaining in competition for the champion title belt.”
It’s unclear if Van Damme will seem or have something to do with “Operation: Kickboxer.” Nonetheless, it’s an intriguing premise that pays heavy homage to the unique “Kickboxer” movie. Gary Scott Thompson, who penned the unique “The Quick and the Livid” movie, will take up the reigns as showrunner.
The present hasn’t been picked up by a community or premium streaming service but, however on condition that it’s in early growth, that’s not a giant shock. Regardless, nostalgic followers of ’80s action fare have but another excuse to be excited on this age of revivals.
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