«Dark Rising» ist eine britische Indie-Produktion, die das Superhelden-Szenario in die Slums von Ost-Afrika ansiedelt und bis jetzt so aussieht, als könne sie der tiefsinnigere, dreckigere und atmosphärischere Black Panther werden, nur eben als Serie. Der Concept-Trailer sieht vielversprechend aus und hoffentlich findet die Serie einen Abnehmer. Na, Netflix, wie wäre es?
From the politically charged slums of East Africa, to neglected communities across the world, Dark Rising tells the story of troubled youths discovering formidable and dangerous powers.
In our pilot, a wily and ambitious youth in Kenya explores his nascent abilities, trains his young sister and grasps for greater political ambitions. With a global scope and hyper-realistic tone, Dark Rising champions diversity in the superhero genre, pushing it into nuanced and more gritty territory. Edged closer to darkness than heroism, we watch as the show’s protagonists rediscover and rebuild morality in a world where they could so easily rule supreme.
This concept pilot features under-represented African talent, local to Kibera slum in Nairobi – including debuts from Maxmillan Odhiambo and Ann Marie Chibole.