DC fans, get ready for a cosmic love story that packs as much emotional punch as it does interplanetary action. The upcoming animated series Mister Miracle has officially locked in its lead voices: Josh Hutcherson will bring Scott Free to life, while Mackenzie Davis steps into the role of Big Barda. The show, based on Tom King and Mitch Gerads' celebrated comic run, is aiming for a 2028 debut on DC Studios' slate.
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran shared the update in a recent interview, revealing that the series is deep into production. "We're very advanced on it. I mean, we've seen animatics of the whole season," Safran said, adding that the team has always envisioned a 2028 launch. He also noted that episodes will run around 30 minutes each, giving fans a sense of the show's format. The first season will consist of eight episodes, and King himself adapted the entire season from his own book.
For Safran, the project is a personal favorite. "It's always been one of my favorite of Tom King's books. I find it so emotional," he explained. He recalled King telling him that at conventions, fans often approach him saying the book saved their lives. "The idea of 'How do you survive in today's world, knowing that you're never going to have the answers to the biggest questions out there?' is just a really great commentary on the human condition," Safran added. That emotional core, balanced with the epic battles of the New Gods, is what makes the series stand out.
King's involvement doesn't stop at writing. He also executive produced HBO's Lanterns, an experience Safran believes elevated his adaptation. "I think Tom learned a huge amount creating and executive producing Lanterns, and I think he's brought a lot of that new knowledge to the table when he adapted Mister Miracle," Safran said. The result is a show that promises to be both action-packed and deeply moving.
While the first season is still years away, Safran hinted that the story could continue beyond it. "Because it's about Scott and Barda and their child, I think there are a lot of places you can go with it. There's no reason why it couldn't be an ongoing season series," he teased. That's welcome news for fans who fall in love with Hutcherson and Davis' chemistry. The series is confirmed to be part of the new DCU, though additional seasons have yet to be announced.
With its mix of domestic drama and cosmic warfare, Mister Miracle is shaping up to be one of DC's most ambitious animated projects. As Safran put it, "It's about something. It's really meaningful, and I think it's going to move people." For now, all eyes are on 2028, when Scott and Barda will make their animated debut.
In the meantime, DC fans have plenty to look forward to, including James Mangold's Swamp Thing and the upcoming Spider-Man animated series over at Marvel. But for now, the spotlight is on DC's New Gods and the escape artist who can't seem to escape his own heart.
