Peacock canceled the series adaptation of the award-winning fantasy book City of Jade, which is the first novel in the Green Bone Saga. The project was announced in 2020 and was developed by the writer and producer Dave Kalstein (NCIS: Los Angeles, Treadstone) And The expanse director Breck Eisner.
City of Jade is an “epic saga of magic and martial arts in which two rival clans will fight to the bitter end for love, honor and power. Set in an Asian-inspired fantasy metropolis reminiscent of 1970s Hong Kong, Jade holds mystical powers and our two warring families will fight to the end for her control.
The news of the cancellation comes from the author of the book Found Leewho shared social media“Sad to share that after years of development, Peacock has decided not to move forward with the TV show City of Jade. It is a big disappointment. But we are looking for a new home for the project and I am confident that someone else will share the vision of the Kaul family on screen. “
Lee described the story as “a gangster family saga set in an Asian-inspired fantasy metropolis of the modern era in which rival clans compete for control of territory, business and the magical jade that bestows on those who wear it. superhuman martial arts powers “.
No reason is given as to why the project was canceled, but that doesn’t mean the adaptation won’t happen, as they are looking for a new home to bring this story to life.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
