A classic hero is being reimagined for modern viewers, this time for the small screen. Disney+ is currently developing a new "Zorro" TV series, one that will star Wilmer Valderrama ("That '70s Show") as the swashbuckling swordsman. But we now know who is going to be heading up the show behind the scenes, as Bryan Cogman, of "Game of Thrones" fame, has been tapped as the writer, showrunner, and executive producer.
The news comes to us from Deadline, which explains that Valderrama is also on board as an executive producer, in addition to his starring role. The outlet also explains that the "Zorro" show will be "a bold reimagining of Disney's classic series for a modern audience; an epic adventure rooted in California's rich and diverse history, bursting with humor, sinister intrigue, romantic entanglements, and swashbuckling thrills." No word yet on just how soon production will get underway, but we...
The news comes to us from Deadline, which explains that Valderrama is also on board as an executive producer, in addition to his starring role. The outlet also explains that the "Zorro" show will be "a bold reimagining of Disney's classic series for a modern audience; an epic adventure rooted in California's rich and diverse history, bursting with humor, sinister intrigue, romantic entanglements, and swashbuckling thrills." No word yet on just how soon production will get underway, but we...
- 3/6/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
“Game of Thrones” writer Bryan Cogman has been added to the reimagined “Zorro” series in development at Disney Branded Television as a writer, showrunner and executive producer, Disney+ confirmed to TheWrap.
Cogman will join the revival series, which captures the humor of the original 1950s “Zorro” show through contemporary characters and a modern telenovela style, which will be led by Wilmer Valderrama. In addition to starring as Don Diego de la Vega – and his alter ego Zorro — Valderrama will also executive produce the series alongside Cogman and additional executive producers Gary Marsh and John Gertz.
Following up on the original “Zorro” TV series, which ran from 1957-1959, the series will tackle the classic tale as de la Vega defends the poor and fights against military tyrants followed de la Vega as he defended the poor and fought against military tyrants while riding his black stallion, Tornado in a period piece...
Cogman will join the revival series, which captures the humor of the original 1950s “Zorro” show through contemporary characters and a modern telenovela style, which will be led by Wilmer Valderrama. In addition to starring as Don Diego de la Vega – and his alter ego Zorro — Valderrama will also executive produce the series alongside Cogman and additional executive producers Gary Marsh and John Gertz.
Following up on the original “Zorro” TV series, which ran from 1957-1959, the series will tackle the classic tale as de la Vega defends the poor and fights against military tyrants followed de la Vega as he defended the poor and fought against military tyrants while riding his black stallion, Tornado in a period piece...
- 3/6/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Who’s up for some swashbuckling and swooning? Disney Branded Television announced Games of Thrones writer Bryan Cogman is writing, showrunning, and executive producing the latest Zorro reboot for Disney+. The reimagined adventure stars Wilmer Valderrama as Don Diego de la Vega and his suave alter ego, the masked horseman known as Zorro. Valderrama will also executive produce.
According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Cogman and Valderrama’s Zorro reboot finds “Diego De La Vega, who returns to his hometown of El Pueblo de Los Angeles following a family tragedy. There, he discovers a culture of corruption and injustice that will lead him to take on the mantle of the masked vigilante Zorro — America’s first true superhero.”
Disney’s Zorro reboot reimagines the Disney-abc Zorro series of the 1950s. Zorro starred Guy Williams, Gene Sheldon, George J. Lewis, and Henry Calvin. Viewers swooned over Zorror for 78 episodes between 1957 and 1959, including my grandmother,...
According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Cogman and Valderrama’s Zorro reboot finds “Diego De La Vega, who returns to his hometown of El Pueblo de Los Angeles following a family tragedy. There, he discovers a culture of corruption and injustice that will lead him to take on the mantle of the masked vigilante Zorro — America’s first true superhero.”
Disney’s Zorro reboot reimagines the Disney-abc Zorro series of the 1950s. Zorro starred Guy Williams, Gene Sheldon, George J. Lewis, and Henry Calvin. Viewers swooned over Zorror for 78 episodes between 1957 and 1959, including my grandmother,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Bryan Cogman has signed on to serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer on the new “Zorro” series starring Wilmer Valderrama at Disney+, Variety has confirmed.
The series was originally reported as being in development at the streamer in December 2021. Per the official logline, “When tragedy strikes his family, privileged caballero Diego de la Vega (Valderrama) returns to his hometown of El Pueblo de Los Angeles and discovers a culture of corruption and injustice that will lead him to take on the mantle of the masked vigilante Zorro — America’s first true superhero.”
Cogman joins fellow executive producers Gary Marsh, Valderrama, and John Gertz on the series. Disney Branded Television will produce.
Cogman is best known for his long tenure on the megahit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” on which he ultimately served as writer and co-executive producer. He ultimately penned 11 episodes of the series, including the Season 8 episode “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
The series was originally reported as being in development at the streamer in December 2021. Per the official logline, “When tragedy strikes his family, privileged caballero Diego de la Vega (Valderrama) returns to his hometown of El Pueblo de Los Angeles and discovers a culture of corruption and injustice that will lead him to take on the mantle of the masked vigilante Zorro — America’s first true superhero.”
Cogman joins fellow executive producers Gary Marsh, Valderrama, and John Gertz on the series. Disney Branded Television will produce.
Cogman is best known for his long tenure on the megahit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” on which he ultimately served as writer and co-executive producer. He ultimately penned 11 episodes of the series, including the Season 8 episode “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
- 3/6/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones) is attached as writer, showrunner and executive producer of Disney Branded Television’s Zorro (wt) series project, starring and executive produced by Wilmer Valderrama.
Deadline exclusively revealed the series was in development in late 2021.
Related: 2023 Disney+ Pilots & Series Orders
The Disney+ series follows privileged caballero Diego De La Vega who returns to his hometown of El Pueblo de Los Angeles following a family tragedy. There, he discovers a culture of corruption and injustice that will lead him to take on the mantle of the masked vigilante Zorro — America’s first true superhero.
The studio describes Zorro (wt) as a bold reimagining of Disney’s classic series for a modern audience; an epic adventure rooted in California’s rich and diverse history, bursting with humor, sinister intrigue, romantic entanglements, and swashbuckling thrills.
Alongside Valderrama and Cogman, Gary Marsh, and John Gertz serve as executive producers.
Deadline exclusively revealed the series was in development in late 2021.
Related: 2023 Disney+ Pilots & Series Orders
The Disney+ series follows privileged caballero Diego De La Vega who returns to his hometown of El Pueblo de Los Angeles following a family tragedy. There, he discovers a culture of corruption and injustice that will lead him to take on the mantle of the masked vigilante Zorro — America’s first true superhero.
The studio describes Zorro (wt) as a bold reimagining of Disney’s classic series for a modern audience; an epic adventure rooted in California’s rich and diverse history, bursting with humor, sinister intrigue, romantic entanglements, and swashbuckling thrills.
Alongside Valderrama and Cogman, Gary Marsh, and John Gertz serve as executive producers.
- 3/6/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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