The popular fantasy drama series, Warrior Nun, is making a comeback after being canceled by Netflix. Executive producer Dean English announced on Tuesday that the show will return as a trilogy of feature films. This news comes after an intense fan campaign to revive the show following its cancellation.
Series creator Simon Barry acknowledged the efforts of fans in bringing back Warrior Nun. In a tweet on June 28, he expressed his gratitude and announced that the show will return and be even more epic than before. Writer and consulting producer Amy Berg also confirmed this exciting news.
However, it took some time for the details to be finalized. Sources revealed that the revival of Warrior Nun wouldn’t happen on Netflix, the show’s former home. Talks were ongoing between the show’s rights holders, Perfect Circle Productions and Productivity Media, at the time of Barry’s announcement.
Finally, on Tuesday, some details were revealed by Dean English in a YouTube video and a statement posted on a website dedicated to saving Warrior Nun. He expressed his gratitude to the loyal fans and announced that the show will be returning as a trilogy of feature films. English was unable to provide further details due to ongoing strikes in Hollywood involving actors and writers.
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Warrior Nun is based on the comic book Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn. The story follows Ava, a young woman who is resurrected after death by a divine artifact implanted in her back. She discovers that she is part of the ancient Order of the Cruciform Sword, tasked with fighting demons on Earth.
The show premiered in July 2020 and received positive reviews. It was renewed for a second season shortly after its debut and premiered in November 2022. The second season performed well, ranking in Netflix’s worldwide top 10 list for English-language TV series and Nielsen’s U.S. streaming rankings. Despite its success, Netflix decided to cancel the show in December.
Fans of Warrior Nun launched a passionate campaign to revive the show. They utilized social media and even billboard campaigns to demonstrate their support. This grassroots effort was instrumental in bringing back the show, and Simon Barry acknowledged the fans’ contribution in his tweet.
Warrior Nun features a talented cast including Alba Baptista, Lorena Andrea, Kristina Tonteri-Young, Tristán Ulloa, Olivia Declán, Thekla Reuten, Sylvia De Fanti, and William Miller. Season two was executive produced by Simon Barry, Stephen Hegyes, and David Hayter.
With the announcement of the trilogy of feature films, fans can look forward to continuing the thrilling adventures of Ava and the Order of the Cruciform Sword. While details regarding creative talent attached to the movies weren’t disclosed due to the ongoing strikes, this revival is highly anticipated by fans of the show.
Warrior Nun has captured the imagination of viewers with its unique blend of fantasy, action, and drama. The show’s resurrection as a trilogy of feature films is a testament to the dedicated fanbase and their unwavering support. As Dean English mentioned, the incredible energy of the fans makes it all worthwhile for the creators and producers.
As we eagerly await more details about the Warrior Nun feature films, it’s clear that this show has left a lasting impact on its audience. The combination of engaging storytelling and talented performances has resonated with viewers around the world. The future looks bright for Warrior Nun as it embarks on this new cinematic journey.
