Elvis Presley animated spy series in works at Netflix

Streaming platform Netflix has ordered an Elvis Presley animated action-comedy series 'nt King'. Netflix anunced project on August 16, which marked 42nd anniversary of music icon's death.

According to Variety, adult animated series will imagine Elvis trading his white jumpsuit for a jet pack as he is inducted into a secret government spy program to help battle dark forces that threaten country he loves -- "all while holding down his day job as most famous rock 'n' roll star on planet".

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series is backed by Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures TV and Auntic Brands Group. Priscilla Presley and John Eddie are attached as co-creators and executive producers, while Mike Arld will write and serve as show-runner. 

"From time Elvis was a young boy he always dreamed of being superhero fighting crime and saving world. 

"'nt King' lets him do just that. My co-creator John Eddie and I are so excited to be working with Netflix and Sony Animation on this amazing project and getting chance to show world an Elvis y haven't seen before," said Priscilla, who was married to rock 'n' roll legend from 1967-73.

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John Varvatos will custom design Elvis' wardrobe for show and also serve as a consulting producer.

Auntic Brands Group's Jamie Salter will serve as executive producer, while Marc Rosen and Corey Salter will serve as co-executive producers.