Warrior Nun’s return faces a potential setback after a financial probe of the production company working on the series' revival. Following theend ofWarrior Nunseason 2, the action fantasy series was cancelled by Netflix, leading to a global fan movement to revive the series. While a return was promised in 2023, it was revealed to be a revival movie trilogy produced by Dean English with the involvement of comic creator Ben Dunn. Since then, there has been very little news about its return, including formal, public information about whether the series will be a reboot or a sequel.
Now,The Hollywood Reporterhas revealedthe production company and film financier Productivity Media Inc. faced a financial probe that could be a setback forWarrior Nun’s comeback. CEO William Santor was suspended after reports of financial mismanagement within the company. Some producers on the company’s independent films have reportedly not been paid in full, with Productivity Media Inc. now facing an audit from the independent PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The report signified distribution efforts for upcoming projects could be impacted by the issues and subsequent investigation. Back in September 2023,Productivity Media Inc. was named byWarrior Nuncomic creator Ben Dunn as being a key party to the show’s upcoming return, being attached to the proposed film trilogy. However, these new reports about the company signify potential trouble for its production and distribution.
Productivity Media Inc. is also the company behindDay of the Fight, a boxing drama and the directorial debut of Jack Huston starring Michael Pitt, Joe Pesci, and Ron Perlman.
What Productivity Media Inc.’s Financial Probe Means For Warrior Nun
It Could Shake Up The Show’s Revival Plans
While fans of the series fought to getWarrior Nunseason 3at Netflix, continuing the story of beloved characters like Ava (Alba Baptista) and Beatrice (Kristina Tonteri-Young), it’s unclear how much the new rendition will keep from the original. Simon Barry, creator of the TV adaptation, previously confirmed he won’t be involved in the new iteration.The last public word about the proposed movie trilogy came from a contest hosted by Dunn in October 2023, wherein viewers were asked to design a new Halo for the upcoming revival.
Warrior Nun Season 3’s Ava & Beatrice Plans Make The Show’s Cancellation Even Worse
Ava & Beatrice’s story could have had a fitting end based on Warrior Nun season 3’s plans, and that is unlikely to happen in the film trilogy.
Given the lack of announcements surrounding the film trilogy as of writing,it’s difficult to say how Production Media Inc.’s financial probe will impact the new rendition of the series. However, with Santor suspended from the company, thecancelled Netflix seriescould face delays, especially if the distribution of other films and shows in production get impacted. Given the trilogy’s early stages of development, this probe could push news back further depending on the results of the independent investigation.
Our Take On Warrior Nun’s Possible Setback
The Film Trilogy’s Future Remains Unclear
When thefilm trilogy was announced,it was met with backlash by fans, who wanted to save the story being told in the Netflix series. The lack of major audience support coupled with Productivity Media Inc.’s new financial probe makes it seem like the new rendition could be in jeopardy. However, a lack of public information from English, Dunn, or the production company aboutWarrior Nun’s return means it’s impossible to predict its fate. We hope more concrete details will arrive soon about what the franchise’s future holds.
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Based on the comic series Warrior Nun Areala, Warrior Nun is a Netflix series created by Simon Barry. When an orphaned teen wakes up in a morgue and a mysterious artifact lodged inside her, she learns she is part of an ancient order tasked with hunting demons - and that she’s the chosen Halo-Bearer with unique superpowers.
