After years of silence and creative changes, the animated series based on Magic: The Gathering is more alive than ever

Since Netflix announced there for 2019 that it would adapt Magic: The GatheringFans lived a real Russian mountain of emotions. The project was born with the Russian brothers (yes, those of Avengers: endgame) at the helm, but they left for creative differences. After several relays in the direction, the torch finally went to Terry Sharpknown by Star Trek: Picard y Vision Quest. And now, after years of uncertainty, We have news that revives the flame of illusion. As Matalas himself confirmed in a recent interview, All scripts of the series are already over And the animation process has officially started.

The expected Netflix series

Pianiwalker will be at the center of this epic adventureAnd his story promises to go far beyond a single world. Matalas describes it as a visual experience “giant, expansive and with a brutal CGI distribution“Of course, it clarifies that it is not an anime, but a series of animated in CGI designed to give life to the multiple planes and characters of the magical universe. And it says it enthusiastically: “Now we can see a scene, realize that it does not work and rewrite it before the end of the animation. In a real action, a million would have cost”.

According to Matalas, it would be impossible loyalty to the interconnected worlds of the game without an exorbitant investment. The animated format, on the other hand, allows greater creative and technical freedom: “It is the correct way to start magic on television. It is a complicated universe to adapt and this is the best way to do it.”Explains the showrunner.

Production is still in progressAnd although there is no official release date, we already know that the casting work has begun and the episodes are ready to make the jump to the maid. Gradually, the plans approach.

Who will guide the Magical Multiverse of Netflix?

From his first expansions, Magic: The Gathering He had iconic characters who have conquered both beginner and veterans players. Between them, Jace Beleren, El Telepata de AzulIt has almost become the visible face of the game. His internal conflict, his mental power and his constant search for knowledge could make him one of the most attractive protagonists for the series. But it will not be only: Chandra Nalaar, the pyroming impulsive RojaIt is another favorite of fans, with volcanic energy that can contribute a lot to dynamism to the plot.

Although they have not yet confirmed which pianiwalker we will see on the screen, the most logical thing would be to bet on those representing the five colors of the mana. In this way, the series would not only honor the roots of the game, but would offer a Diversity of powers, personality and conflicts This would also connect those who have never played a letter.

The challenge of bringing the legend to the screen

Transport Magic: The Gathering TV is not a simple task. Since its launch in 1993, this collector’s game has built One of the richest and most complex fantasy universes of modern entertainment. With dozens of plans of existence, magical breeds, gods, epic creatures and impossible spells, translate all this into a coherent audiovisual narrative was – and it is still – a challenge of capital.

What differentiates magic from other similar universes is its structure: There is not only one protagonist, but many heroes and bad ones with unique powers traveling between the dimensions. Planswalker are the soul of the game, and it is expected that in the series they have a central weight, perhaps following the line of classic characters such as Jace Beleren, Chandra Nalaar or Liliana Vess.

The new beginning of a project that disappears almost

The truth is that for a certain period, Magic: The Gathering In Netflix it seemed one of those projects announced with hype and saucer … and disappear without trace. But the signature of Terry Matalas was the key to rekindle the fireGiving the project a clear direction and an epic tone that respects the tradition of the game.

Now we just have to expect “Maravilla Cgi” that Matala promises Stay at expectations. If something has shown the magical fandom, it is not formed with little. And with a global community of players, collectors and Loremaniac, The bar is very high.