Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is an upcoming animated espionage television series. It is based on the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell stealth video game series. Derek Kolstad serves as the lead writer and executive producer, while Guillaume Dousse and Félicien Colmet-Daage serve as directors. Liev Schreiber stars as Sam Fisher, a covert black-ops soldier that specializes in stealth infiltration. The film is produced by Ubisoft Film & Television for release on Netflix.
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| Based on | Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell by Ubisoft |
| Developed by | Derek Kolstad |
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| Original language | English |
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| Production company | Ubisoft Film & Television |
Cast
edit- Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher, a covert black-ops soldier that specializes in stealth infiltration
Production
editIn July 2020, it was revealed that Ubisoft Film & Television was developing an anime-style animated adaptation of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell video game series for Netflix. Derek Kolstad had been hired to executive produce and be the lead writer for the series, which was planning for two seasons and 16 episodes.[1] Kolstad later said that only the first season was officially green-lit the following March, and that the episodes would likely be in the 20-30 minute range. He enjoyed the freedom that animation provided, but he said it would still be a few years before the series was released due to how long animation takes.[2]
In August 2024, Michael Ironside, who had long voiced the series protagonist Sam Fisher for the video game series stated that he was too old to portray the character for television and that Liev Schreiber had taken over the role.[3] This was confirmed the next month, when Netflix released a first look of the series and officially announced Schrieber's casting. Animation was provided by the Danish/French studio Sun Creature and French studio Fost.[4]
References
edit- ^ Otterson, Joe (July 30, 2020). "Splinter Cell Anime Series From John Wick Writer Derek Kolstad Set at Netflix (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (March 22, 2021). "Splinter Cell Netflix Series Writer Derek Kolstad Reveals New Details, Including Episode Length". Collider. Valnet.
- ^ Hermanns, Grant (August 30, 2024). "Netflix's Splinter Cell Anime Gets Surprising Casting Update From OG Sam Fisher Actor". ScreenRant. Valnet.
- ^ Murphy, J. Kim (September 20, 2024). "Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Confirms Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher in First Look at Netflix Anime Series". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.