Disney‘s move to digital programming is shaking out as expected as Marvel has announced two new adult oriented television shows coming to Hulu in 2020.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider will focus on Robbie Reyes who is consumed by hellfire and bound to a demon. The character debuted on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. It’s unknown if Gabriel Luna will continue in the role.
The show is executive produced by Ingrid Escajeda, who will serve as showrunner, Paul Zbyszewski and Marvel Television’s Jeph Loeb.
Marvel’s Helstrom focuses on Daimon and Ana Helstrom who are the son and daughter of a mysterious and powerful serial killer. The two track down the worst of humanity.
That show is executive produced by Paul Zbyszewski, who will serve as showrunner and Marvel Television’s Jeph Loeb.
The two live action additions are a dive into Marvel’s horror side of things. They’re also the latest Marvel shows that have been announced for Hulu of which Marvel’s parent company Disney owns a majority stake and rumor is looking to purchase the entire platform. It was believed that the non-family friendly Marvel material that isn’t appropriate for Disney’s more family focused Disney+ digital platform would wind up on Hulu. This, and other recent announcements, indicate this is the clear strategy being used. Splitting the digital releases also forces consumers to subscribe to multiple platforms.
Marvel’s Runaways will be getting a third season on Hulu. Marvel Television has also announced Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K., Marvel’s Hit Monkey, Marvel’s Tigra & Dazzler Show, and Marvel’s Howard the Duck, which will culminate in a special event, Marvel’s The Offenders.