{"id":81029,"date":"2017-10-05T11:27:27","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T11:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0de2709a84.nxcli.net\/0-kjasnb\/2017\/10\/05\/netflix-gives-series-order-sci-fi-black-superhero-family-drama-raising-dion-co-starring-michael-b-jordan\/"},"modified":"2018-12-18T02:21:37","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T02:21:37","slug":"netflix-gives-series-order-sci-fi-black-superhero-family-drama-raising-dion-co-starring-michael-b-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/netflix-gives-series-order-sci-fi-black-superhero-family-drama-raising-dion-co-starring-michael-b-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Gives Series Order to Sci-Fi Black Superhero Family Drama ‘Raising Dion’ Co-Starring Michael B. Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Netflix Gives Series Order to Sci-Fi Black Superhero Family Drama ‘Raising Dion’ Co-Starring Michael B. Jordan<\/strong>Posted by Wilson Morales<\/p>\n

October 5, 2017<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Netflix has given a 10-episode straight-to-series order to hourlong sci-fi, family drama, Raising Dion<\/strong>, based on commercial and music video director Dennis Liu\u2019s short film<\/strong> about an African-American single mother who discovers her young son has multiple, constantly changing abilities. The project comes from Liu, Michael B. Jordan<\/strong>, who will have a supporting role, veteran showrunner Carol Barbee<\/strong> (UnReal, Judging Amy), writer-producer Michael Green<\/strong> (American Gods, Logan) and Charles D. King\u2019s<\/strong> MACRO (Fences).<\/p>\n

Barbee wrote the adaptation of the Liu-directed Raising Dion short film, which accompanied the comic book of the same name Liu wrote with illustrations by Jason Piperberg<\/strong>. She will serve as showrunner on the series and will executive produce alongside Liu, who will direct;\u00a0Jordan, through his Outlier Society Productions; MACRO\u2019s\u00a0King, Kim Roth and Poppy Hanks; Kenny Goodman; and Green.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Raising Dion, a Netflix production, follows the story of a woman named Nicole Reese, who raises her son Dion after the death of her husband Mark (Jordan). The normal dramas of raising a son as a single mom are amplified when Dion starts to manifest several magical, superhero-like abilities. Nicole must now keep her son\u2019s gifts secret with the help of Mark\u2019s best friend Pat, and protect Dion from antagonists out to exploit him while figuring out the origin of his abilities.<\/p>\n

Said Liu, \u201cI started this project many years ago because I wanted to see more diverse representation on film and television and I’m excited to partner with Netflix and MACRO, who I know shares that commitment. More than ever, we need more stories told from different points of view and my hope with Raising Dion<\/em> is to create a cinematic experience for all families that will lift your spirits and make you laugh and cry.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe haven\u2019t seen this type of superhero story before — an origin myth full of imagination, wonder and adventure, all grounded in the experiences of a modern single mother,\u201d<\/strong> said Cindy Holland, Vice President, Original Content for Netflix. \u201cMichael B. Jordan is an exciting and dynamic talent, and I\u2019m excited to see him, MACRO, Carol and the team translate Dennis\u2019 unique vision to television.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n