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Dan Stevens To Play RoboCop In Prime Video Series (Exclusive)

Dan Stevens is set to star as RoboCop in an upcoming Prime Video series.

By · Published August 25, 2026 at 17:27 UTC · Updated August 25, 2026 at 18:24 UTC

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Who is playing RoboCop in the Prime Video series?

Dan Stevens has been cast as RoboCop in the upcoming Prime Video series.

What other projects is Dan Stevens known for?

Dan Stevens is known for his roles in Beauty and the Beast and Legion, among others.

Who are the producers of the RoboCop Prime Video series?

The series will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures TV.

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Five outlets report that Dan Stevens will play the lead role in a RoboCop TV series for Prime Video. The series is a reboot of the classic franchise, which follows a police officer who is turned into a cyborg law enforcer. The announcement comes amid other casting news for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures TV's God of War series, which has seen creative changes and an on-set injury.

The news is significant for fans of the RoboCop franchise, which has seen various iterations over the years, including films and animated series. Stevens is known for his roles in Beauty and the Beast and Legion, among others. The casting of Stevens as RoboCop is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the character, who has been portrayed by actors such as Peter Weller and Joel Kinnaman in previous adaptations.

The Prime Video series is in development, with details about the plot and other cast members yet to be announced. The series will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures TV, with the creative team behind the project yet to be specified. The announcement of Stevens' casting is the first major news about the series since its development was revealed.

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