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The highly anticipated live-action seriesShe-Ra, currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios, is making significant progress, signaling a fresh take on the iconic story may arrive soon.
The 2018 Netflix animated seriesShe-Ra and the Princesses of Powermarked the latest reboot of the belovedMasters of the Universefranchise. This reboot was widely praised for its engaging characters and fresh perspective on the original material, and now, the live-action adaptation aims to elevate the beloved character even further. News of alive-actionShe-Raseries first surfaced in 2021, and despite a lack of updates since then, it appears the project is still alive and finally beginning to take form.
In an exciting update,Varietyhas revealed that Amazon’s live-actionShe-Raseries is officially moving forward, with Heidi Schreck stepping in as the writer and executive producer. Schreck, a celebrated playwright, is best known for her Tony-nominated playWhat the Constitution Means to Me. She has also lent her talents to popular series such asBillionsandNurse Jackieon Showtime, Amazon’sI Love DickstarringMarvel’s Kathryn Hahnand Kevin Bacon, and AMC’sDispatches from Elsewhere. Teaming up with Schreck is Robin Sweet, an executive producer fromBetter Call Saul, alongside DreamWorks Animation, the studio behind Netflix’sShe-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Acclaimed director Nicole Kassell, recognized for her work onWatchmen,Castle Rock,The Americans,Westworld, andThe Leftovers, will also executive produce. With this powerhouse team, Amazon’sShe-Ralive-action reboot is shaping to be a must-watch for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The new series will be the first-ever live-action adaptation of She-Ra. A beloved character in pop culture. She-Ra made her debut in the 1985 animated filmHe-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Swordas part of theMasters of the Universefranchise, which was originally centered around He-Man, one of the most iconic figures of the 1980s. She-Ra, aka Adora, was revealed to be He-Man’s long-lost twin sister and a former horde captain before spinning off into her own animated series,She-Ra: Princess of Power. The series ran for two seasons from 1985 to 1986, producing nearly 100 episodes, solidifying She-Ra as a powerful standalone character and a fan favorite within theMasters of the Universerealm. A live-action adaptation would mark a major milestone in She-Ra’s legacy, tapping into fans' nostalgia while introducing the character to a new generation.
Netflix’s 2018 reboot,She-Ra and the Princesses of Powerreimagined the iconic character, running for five seasons with 52 episodes and concluding in 2020. This version of the show took a bold departure from the originalMasters of the Universe, as it completely removed ties to He-Man. In this new storyline, She-Ra, formerly a Horde soldier, realizes she’s been fighting on the wrong side, which helped the series garner a passionate fanbase. While the animated reboot was widely adored, the upcoming live-action adaptation will be a fresh, standalone narrative without links to the animated series. Though details on the live-action project remain scarce, it will once again focus on Adora, who faces her destiny as the protector of Etheria. The official description teases “an epic fantasy series about an orphaned young woman who leads a revolution to save her planet from annihilation.”
Currently, Amazon’s live-actionShe-Raseries does not have a confirmed release date. Meanwhile, fans can enjoyShe-Ra and the Princesses of PowerandMasters of the Universe, both available for streaming on Netflix.
