Michael Bay to Direct New Netflix Series 'Barbaric'

Renowned filmmaker Michael Bay is set to direct a new series titled 'Barbaric' for Netflix, marking his second collaboration with the streaming giant. The series will star Sam Claflin and Patrick Stewart, and is based on the popular Vault Comics title. Sheldon Turner will write and executive produce.

Hollywood veteran Michael Bay, known for big-budget action franchises such as ''Bad Boys'' and ''Transformers'', is in negotiations to direct his first series set up at Netflix.

If the deal goes through, it would mark Bay's second collaboration with the streamer after his 2019 movie ''6 Underground'', fronted by Ryan Reynolds.

Titled ''Barbaric'', the series is based on the Vault Comics comic series of the same name. Netflix will develop the project along with A+E Studios.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Claflin (''Me Before You'', ''The Hunger Games'' franchise) and Patrick Stewart (''X-Men'', ''Star Trek'' films) will headline the cast.

Launched in 2021, ''Barbaric'' comic was created by writer Michael Moreci and artist Nathan Gooden. It featured a talking demonic axe and Owen, a barbarian looking for redemption and emerged a surprise hit after selling 500,000 units, according to the publishers. Claflin will play Owen, while Stewart will lend his voice to the demonic axe.

Sheldon Turner, known for his work in films such as ''Up in the Air'' and ''X-Men: First Class'', will pen the script and executive produce the show.

(With inputs from agencies.)