Amazon Announces Wolfenstein TV Series: Get Ready for Epic Nazi Hunting Action
Amazon Developing Wolfenstein TV Series: “The Story of Killing Nazis is Evergreen”
Amazon MGM Studios is gearing up to bring the iconic Wolfenstein video game series to the small screen. According to Variety, the show is in development with a bold and straightforward logline: “The story of killing Nazis is evergreen.”
- Amazon’s Wolfenstein TV series is officially in the works
- Patrick Somerville, creator of Station Eleven, will lead as showrunner
- Expect William B.J. Blazkowicz to take down Nazis in classic Wolfenstein style
- Kilter Films, behind Amazon’s Fallout, will executive produce
- Part of Amazon’s expanding slate of video game adaptations
What We Know So Far
While detailed plot points remain under wraps, fans can safely anticipate that William B.J. Blazkowicz—the series’ beloved protagonist—will be front and center, continuing his mission to eliminate Nazis. The games originally took place during World War II, but since 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New Order, the story has unfolded in an alternate history where the Nazis won the war. Regardless of the timeline, Blazkowicz’s Nazi-slaying remains a core element.
Creative Team and Production
Patrick Somerville, known for creating Station Eleven, will serve as the creator, writer, executive producer, and showrunner. This bodes well for fans hoping for a compelling narrative and strong character development. Additionally, Kilter Films, which previously executive produced Amazon’s Fallout series, is on board as an executive producer for Wolfenstein as well.
Amazon’s Growing Video Game TV Portfolio
This move fits into Amazon’s broader strategy of adapting popular video games into TV shows. Their Fallout series was renewed for a third season even before season two aired, signaling strong confidence. Meanwhile, other projects like Mass Effect have recently found showrunners, and the upcoming God of War show is aiming for at least two seasons. Amazon’s 2024 anthology series Secret Level had mixed reviews, but the Pac-Man episode was widely praised.
