Both Marvel and Fox have announced that the coming FX series "Legion" will air on Fox networks in over 125 different countries, reports Comicbook.
Just last week it was announced the show was picked up for an eight-episode first season, with a planned early 2017 premiere date. The series brings the first live-action show based on the X-Men Universe about mutants and mutant kind. The show is based on the Marvel Comics character David Haller, who becomes aware that his mental state may be due to his own powers and abilities. "Legion" is created by Noah Hawley ("Fargo") and set in the universe of 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" film franchise.
"Legion brings the X-Men universe to life, as a character driven, serialized TV show, in a truly amazing new way, and we’re pleased that X-Men fans will have the opportunity to see it simultaneously in the 125 countries where Fox is available," said Fox Networks Group chairman and CEO Peter Rice.
FX's president of original programming Eric Schrier also shared his excitement for the coming project saying, "FX is thrilled to collaborate with our international partners to bring Legion to audiences worldwide and the day-and-date delivery will make this a truly global event. With the universal appeal of the X-Men franchise, fans will be amazed with the artistry and ambition that Noah Hawley and this extraordinary cast have brought to Legion."
Furthermore, head of Marvel TV Jeph Loeb talked praised Fox for coming together with Marvel to bring "Legion" to a wide audience. Loeb said, "We are thrilled to be partnering with Fox Networks Group to launch Legion to a massive global audience. In our storytelling, it is imperative to us that we’re creating characters and a universe that resonates with people around the world and we are so proud to introduce this cast of characters to fans everywhere."
"Legion" will tell the story of a troubled young man who may be more than human. It introduces the story of David Haller, who since he was a teenager, has struggled with mental illness. Diagnosed as schizophrenic, David has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. But after a strange encounter with a fellow patient, he's confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees could be real. In the comic series, Haller is the son of Professor Xavier, however, it is unclear if that relationship will be acknowledged in the series.
The cast of "Legion" includes Dan Stevens as David Haller, Rachel Keller as Syd, Jean Smart as Melanie, Aubrey Plaza as Lenny and Katie Aselton as Amy. We'll also see Jeremie Harris, Amber Midthunder and Bill Irwin.
Hawley will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Other executive producers include Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb, Jim Chory and John Cameron.
The series is scheduled to begin filming in Vancouver this summer.
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