The bottom of the ocean, the furthest reaches of space, worlds of giants, aliens, monsters, and forces beyond our understanding… These are just a few of the wonderous concepts that legendary producer Irwin Allen brought to life in his seminal work in movies and television. Anyone who loves sci-fi will know how critical his works are to the genre and how forward-thinking his popular ’60s series really are. And so, with genre television at an all-time high, it’s the perfect time to reimagine the Irwin Allen Universe for a modern age. Legendary Television and acclaimed writer, producer, and director Akiva Goldsman are collaborating to reimagine Irwin Allen’s classic series: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Land of the Giants, and The Time Tunnel.
A release shares that Akiva Goldsman, working with Legendary Television, is “crafting a unified vision for these stories, bringing modern sensibilities to their timeless appeal, and expanding upon his success as one of the driving forces behind the revitalized Star Trek universe.” It’s been an amazing time for Star Trek television, and Goldsman’s work on Star Trek Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has no doubt more than prepared him to take on this brand-new fantastical franchise. Additionally, Jon Jashni serves as executive producer, with Derek Thielges serving as co-producer.
Meanwhile, Legendary Television is no stranger to adapting beloved works for the screen and acting as a steward for properties that mean a great deal to their fans. Between its live-action Monsterverse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV+), anime series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (Netflix), Dune: Prophecy (HBO/MAX), and the Emmy-winning Drops of God (Apple TV+)—it’s clear Legendary Television knows how to revitalize and evolve familiar worlds into new, but equally beloved forms.
Irwin Allen’s original works, though heavily influenced by the world in which he lived, remain rich with themes that are still incredibly relevant and resonant today. And, of course, the futuristic and incredible universe that Allen created is no less magnificent now than it was decades ago. We’re excited to see the reimagined world of Irwin Allen come to our screens sometime soon in this “visionary effort to reintroduce these beloved franchises to a new generation.”
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