The psychedelics will continue for a third season, as FX announced today that the drama seriesLegionhas been renewed for Season 3. While technically anX-Menadaptation, creator and executive producerNoah Hawleyhas used the Marvel comics as a jumping off point, instead crafting something more in line withTwin Peaks. The series starsDan Stevensas David Haller, a man who believed himself to be schizophrenic only to discover that he’s actually the most powerful mutant in the world.
In a statement, FX Networks and FX Productions president of original programmingEric Schrierhad this to say:
“Legionhas redefined the superhero drama and exceeded all expectations as the intensity and revelation build through the second season,” Schrier said. “We are incredibly proud of Noah Hawley’s achievement and are honored to continue the series as it pushes the boundaries of conventional television storytelling. We are also grateful for the contributions of our executive producers, John Cameron, Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, and Jeph Loeb with Marvel Television, as well as our outstanding cast and crew of this groundbreaking show.”
It’s unclear whenLegionSeason 3 will air, as Hawley will be busy this summer directing his first-ever feature film,Pale Blue Dot. That sci-fi movie hasNatalie PortmanandJon Hammonboard to star, but one imagines Hawley will be back to steerLegionSeason 3 after the film is completed. There’s also the prospect of moreFargo, which Hawley also showruns and which is due to air in 2019. The plan, last we heard, was to shootPale Blue Dot, thenFargoSeason 4, then potentiallyLegionSeason 3, so this superhero series may not return until late 2019 or sometime in 2020 given Hawley’s busy schedule.
The show doesn’t get the highest ratings, and Season 2 has been down from Season 1’s performance, but it does make FX stand out. Moreover, withThe Americansnow over for good andRyan Murphyjumping ship for Netflix, it’s smart of them to keep Hawley happy and in their fold.
There are two episodes left inLegion’s second season, as the episode order was increased to 11 midway through the season.
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