Robert Downey Jr's 'Sweet Tooth' gets acquired by Netflix for a series

video-on-demand platform, Netlfix recently handed out an eight-episode series order for an action-drama, based on characters from  DC Comics' Vertigo imprint Sweet Tooth, which is an American comic book limited series, both written and drawn by Jeff Lemire. live action-drama will be produced by Team Downey's Robert Downey Jr and Susan Downey. Team Downey was originally developing series for ar streaming platform, Hulu, in 2018.

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Robert Downey Jr brings DC Vertigo's Sweet Tooth on Netflix

Avengers star Robert Downey Jr is all set to bring a critically acclaimed comic book by DC Vertigo on Netflix. Sweet Tooth was originally published by DC Comics’ Vertigo in 2009 which is w defunct. comic book was written and illustrated by Canian cartoonist, Jeff Lemire. After 40 issues, series ended in 2013 but is w all set to be me into a live-action series, including Robert as an executive producer. series will comprise a sum total of eight episodes, each being around an hour long. Netflix's description of Sweet Tooth res,

"When world is ravd by a cataclysmic event, Gus — part deer, part boy — joins a band of humans and animal-children hybrids in search of answers."

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However, release date of show has t yet been officially anunced by eir of concerned parties. series was reportedly commissioned for a full season in May this year, but its filming will t go on floors until global Coronavirus pandemic comes under total control. fantasy-drama revolves around story of Gus, a shy and timing boy who is half human and half deer and has been hiding in woods with his far, who holds him back from venturing into world beyond woods. Later, after his far's sudden death, Gus finds himself alone with his life going all topsy-turvy after he's exposed to human race and society.

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Sweet Toot's script will be penned by Jim Mickle and Beth Schwartz, while Mickle will also be directing  show. Alongside Robert Downey Jr and Susan Downey, action-drama will be produced by Amanda Burrell and Linda Moran. Christian Convery of Legion will be seen essaying role of Gus in this Netflix Original while prolific actor Will Forte will also star in series.

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