Wizard of Oz (TV Series)

[Sotiris]

A new live-action TV series based on the Oz universe is in the works.

Legendary Entertainment is developing a TV series set in the Land of Oz from the novels by L. Frank Baum, Variety has learned exclusively.

The untitled series hails from Ed Ricourt, who will write and produce. The series will examine stories and characters in Oz that haven’t been previously explored. When the return of a long-exiled Witch brings fear, division and war to Oz, the only hope is a servant girl who may become the most powerful and dangerous woman in the land.

Dmitri M. Johnson & Stephan Bugaj of dj2 Entertainment will executive produce. Legendary is said to be near a deal for a director on the project.

“I’m thrilled to partner with Legendary TV and dj2 to adapt my take on Baum’s rich, complex OZ book series which has influenced me creatively since childhood,” said Ricourt.

Source: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/oz-tv- ... 203144054/

[JeanGreyForever]

Wasn't there another Oz show on NBC a few years ago? Which flopped badly. This sounds as promising as that one proved to be.

[Sotiris]

Wasn't there another Oz show on NBC a few years ago? Which flopped badly. This sounds as promising as that one proved to be.

Yes, it was called Emerald City. I'm not sure if your comment was meant to praise or criticize it. While it had high production values and featured some striking visuals, it was a narrative mess.

[JeanGreyForever]

Wasn't there another Oz show on NBC a few years ago? Which flopped badly. This sounds as promising as that one proved to be.

Yes, it was called Emerald City. I'm not sure if your comment was meant to praise or criticize it. While it had high production values and featured some striking visuals, it was a narrative mess.

It was definitely meant as an insult. I didn't hear anything good about the show so I didn't bother giving it a watch. This one, like most Oz projects, will probably follow in the same vein.