Adi Shankar (He/Him)
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Adi Shankar is the creator of the upcoming Devil May Cry series on Netflix. He came into prominence by pioneering high-quality fan films that reshaped pop culture with unauthorized reinterpretations of iconic IPs. In 2012, his short The Punisher: Dirty Laundry influenced Marvel's Netflix series, and in 2015, his dark take on Power Rangers sparked a revival, impacting both Lionsgate's film and Hasbro's comic series. Shankar's subversive takes on Venom, Judge Dredd, and Pokemon have left lasting marks on their respective legacies. In 2017, he revived Castlevania on Netflix, igniting an adult animation boom and paving the way for video game adaptations. His 2022 series The Guardians of Justice was an experimental blend of live-action, animation, and various artistic styles, serving as a bold satire of superhero culture and gaining a cult following for its fearless exploration of power, corruption, and morality. Last year, his acclaimed Captain Laserhawk reimagined Ubisoft franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell into a cyberpunk satire earning widespread praise for its subversive narrative. He previously produced Killing Them Softly, The Grey, Machine Gun Preacher, and Dredd 