Marvel’s Nova Series Just Got A Huge New Update

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Summary

  • Nova MCU TV show in development with new showrunner Edward Bernero.
  • Central character confirmed as Richard Rider, part of Nova Corps.
  • Potential release on Disney+ despite possible 2028 window.

As a seasoned Marvel enthusiast who has witnessed the cosmic expansion of the MCU since its inception, I must say that the announcement of Nova TV show development under new showrunner Edward Bernero fills me with an electrifying sense of anticipation. Having closely followed the character’s potential inclusion in the universe since 2018, it’s like watching a comet finally streak across the sky.

The highly anticipated Marvel Television Series, “Nova,” set after Phase Six, has some exciting news for fans. A new showrunner will be steering the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) program.

The concept for a “Nova” venture was first hinted at in 2018 when Marvel Studios’ CEO, Kevin Feige, identified the character as having significant potential within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Four years later, a writer joined the project, but there was no announcement about whether it would be broadcast on television or cinema. It wasn’t until July 2024 that Feige officially confirmed it would be for television. While specifics about the series are limited, it’s known that Richard Rider will be the main character, and if gossip is true, the series might focus on the entire Nova group.

After several months of uncertainty, the path to “Nova” has taken a significant stride forward. As reported by Deadline, seasoned producer Edward Bernero, renowned for his work on the CBS crime drama series “Criminal Minds”, has been appointed as both writer and showrunner, taking over from Sabir Pirzada who joined the project in May 2022. The reasons behind this creative shift remain undisclosed.

The recognition that Nova has earned in Marvel Comics is largely due to his involvement with an interstellar peacekeeping group known as the Nova Corps, a role he first took on in the 1976 comic issue titled “The Man Called Nova #1“. It’s important to note that the Nova series was not the initial introduction of the Corps within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Instead, the MCU introduced Glenn Close’s character, Nova Prime (Irani Rael), and her Corps, during the battle to protect Xandar from Ronan the Accuser’s attack in “Guardians of the Galaxy“. If not for director James Gunn’s decision to leave out Richard Rider from his films due to him being considered “too large a character”, we might have seen Nova’s spotlight much earlier. Similarly, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely decided against featuring Nova in their scripts for “Avengers: Infinity War“.

The recent development on “Nova” offers a flicker of anticipation for enthusiasts yearning for significant updates since Kevin Feige’s hint in 2018. Yet, given past comments from the MCU leader and Marvel’s head of streaming, animation, and television, Brad Winderbaum, the soonest we might expect the series is around 2028, meaning a longer wait is on the horizon. While the decision to swap an MCU writer for Ed Bernero may cause some surprise, his background as an executive producer and showrunner—having co-created and produced hit drama shows like “Criminal Minds,” spin-off “Suspect Behavior,” “Crossing Lines,” and “Third Watch”—will undeniably aid in bringing the series to fruition.

In terms of space-themed action and interplanetary battles, Nova from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) could resemble Star Trek in its scope and impact. The valiant pilots of the Nova Corps, as depicted in James Gunn’s movie, have already captured hearts, leaving fans eager for more. Additionally, Nova’s links to the Skrulls make him an integral part of the Secret Invasion narrative. As we anticipate the development of a script, the next step for enthusiasts might be speculating and campaigning for their preferred actor to portray Richard Rider – unless casting decisions have already been made in this regard.

The Nova series is in development at Marvel Studios and is scheduled to release on Disney+.

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2024-12-18 23:09