According to Comicbook, Christopher Yost, who is known for Thor: Ragnarok, The Mandalorian, and Star Wars: Rebels is writing an animated adaptation of Mike Booth’s web novel Hawk. The new project will be developed by Wattpad Webtoon Studios. The series has yet to have any word on a projected release date. Yost is known for being a huge fan of the web novel and can’t wait for the series to be animated.
Yost said, “Mike Booth’s Hawk is everything I love in sci-fi – it’s action, adventure, mystery and intrigue, mind-blowing new worlds, aliens and tech, all wrapped around great characters, a found family, and a future that’s worth fighting for. I couldn’t be more excited to work with Wattpad Webtoon Studios to help bring the story of Kas Balera, Worm, and H1K to the screen.”
Head of global entertainment for Wattpad Webtoon Studios, David Madden (Runaway Bride) said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to animate and bring the intergalactic story of Hawk to life with Christopher because of his incredible genre and comics expertise. He perfectly understands the galaxy-spanning world that author Mike Booth has created and sees the amazing opportunities for unique storytelling, memorable characters, and longevity that we have for this title.”
According to Comicbook, the official description for the series reads as follows, “Hawk follows the story of space bounty hunter Kas Balera. When a disaster of epic proportions rocks the entire solar system, Kas must use her quick thinking and sharp wit if she’s going to stay alive. In order to save the galaxy from destruction, she’ll need a little help from a stolen federal robot, a child genius, and her trusty ship, the Calista.”
Yost is the writer of the series with Aron Levitz (After), Madden, Taylor Grant (The Vanished), and Sydney Bright (Bob’s Burgers) executive producing on behalf of Wattpad Webtoon Studios.