Marvel Reportedly Pauses Work on Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror, Inc. TV Shows

Marvel Television has reportedly paused work on three shows: Nova, Strange Academy and Terror, Inc.

Sources told Deadline that the projects were never greenlit and may still come out, but Marvel has shifted its priorities.

The change in strategy comes as Marvel Studios prepares to launch Disney+ show Daredevil: Born Again. This week, Marvel Studios’ head of streaming and TV Brad Winderbaum revealed the company is exploring the opportunity of reuniting the street level heroes of Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist, better known as The Defenders.

Marvel Studios is now taking the approach of developing more shows than it makes, but, as Winderbaum told Screen Rant last year: “We’re really being careful about what we choose to do next.”

The news about Nova is particularly surprising, given just two months ago we heard that former Criminal Minds showrunner Ed Bernero was on board as a writer and a showrunner, with Nova confirmed as a series for Disney+. Check out IGN’s article on everything you need to know about Nova for more.

Strange Academy was expected to revolve around a magic school founded by MCU mainline character Doctor Strange, with Wong in charge. There’s no information on Terror, Inc., however.

Here’s what we know for sure when it comes to Marvel TV shows: Daredevil: Born Again hits Disney+ on March 4, Ironheart, on June 24, and Wonder Man is due out in December. Three MCU films are due out this year following the launch of Captain America: Brave New World: Thunderbolts in May and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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