Netflix has secured the rights to an original pitch from writer Tom Wheeler (The Lego Ninjago Movie) currently entitled John Henry and the Statesmen, developed with Hiram Garcia, President of Production (Seven Bucks Productions).
Wheeler is currently show running the Netflix original series Cursed, based on a book he authored, illustrated by Frank Miller.
“Developing an expansive universe of characters that present a needle-moving premise while entertaining our domestic and international audiences, is priority for Seven Bucks Productions.
Seven Bucks Productions and FlynnPictureCo. most recently wrapped Johnson’s Jungle Cruise for Disney.