13 Years After Cancellation, a Cult Sci-Fi Comic is Finally Getting the TV Adaptation It Deserves

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The last fourteen years have seen a huge increase in comic book adaptations. The success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe showed Hollywood that comics could be the foundation for entire franchises, leading to popular shows like Invincible and The Boys on Amazon Prime Video, and Umbrella Academy, Sweet Tooth, and Bodies on Netflix. Even though the MCU is currently facing some challenges, comic book stories continue to be adapted for both television and film. Now, another comic is being brought to life, over ten years after it originally ended.

Plot Point 1 Productions announced today that Hamzah Jamjoom (known for Running Dry and How I Got There) and Alberto Lopez (Rupture, Esaaf) have acquired the rights to adapt the popular sci-fi comic Saucer Country into a premium television drama. The comic, originally published by DC’s Vertigo in 2012 and created by Paul Cornell (Doctor Who, I Walk With Monsters) and Ryan Kelly (A Quiet Place, The New York Five), explores the enduring mystery of alien life and the secrets potentially held by our government.

Saucer Country Heads to TV After 13 Years

The story of Saucer Country centers on Arcadia Alvarado, a Mexican-American governor of New Mexico and the frontrunner for President. She’s hiding a big secret: she was abducted by aliens. Knowing the current political landscape, she can’t reveal the truth, but believes finding answers requires reaching the highest office. This dark thriller mixes the mystery of UFOs and alien abductions with the world of political maneuvering, creating a series inspired by The X-Files and The West Wing.

Producer/Director Hamzah Jamjoom praised “Saucer Country” as the most visually stunning graphic novel he’s seen in years. He described its artwork as incredibly detailed, almost like a ready-to-film storyboard, and highlighted its captivating UFO imagery, dramatic depictions of alien abductions, and thought-provoking themes related to the cultural and political impact of the phenomenon. Jamjoom believes the story has the potential to be a timely and relevant film, and he’s excited to assemble a talented team to bring it to a global audience.

According to co-creator and TV pilot writer Paul Cornell, ‘Saucer Country’ explores how myths can be exploited and how the pursuit of truth can actually hide it. He points out this theme is very relevant to current events. Cornell is thrilled the comic is expanding beyond its printed form, especially with a team that truly understands and appreciates the story, promising a frightening, smart, and emotionally engaging experience.

The comic series Saucer Country first appeared in 2012 from DC’s Vertigo imprint, but was unfortunately cancelled after fourteen issues, despite positive reviews and a Hugo Award nomination. After the cancellation was announced in 2013, writer Paul Cornell vowed to finish the story in a satisfying way. He kept that promise, releasing a sequel called Saucer State through IDW in 2017, and finally concluding the entire saga in 2024 with a release from Syzygy Publishing, who also published a complete collection of the story.

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2026-03-19 18:14