A Pacific Rim prequel series is currently in development at Legendary Entertainment as part of their new partnership deal with Eric Heisserer and his production company Chronology. The series will act as a Pacific Rim origins series, exploring events prior to the first 2013 film directed by Guillermo del Toro.
As per Variety:
“Eric is a multitalented, prolific creator whose track record of critical and commercial successes speaks for itself,” said Jason Clodfelter, president of Legendary Television. “We are thrilled to launch our partnership with Eric, Chronology, and Carmen, with a new entry in the epic, globally popular ‘Pacific Rim’ universe. We are certain their vision will make for an enthralling expansion to Legendary’s beloved franchise.”
An official title and release date for the Pacific Rim prequel series has yet to be announced but we'll keep you posted as new details surface!
