In the debut issue of “Butterfly,” the undercover operative shares that her name was previously Becky, and in the CIA, Rebecca Faulkner. However, in Project Delta, they don’t use names. Occasionally, they refer to her as Butterfly. The graphic novel, a collaboration between screenwriter Arash Amel (The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare), Marguerite Bennet (Marvel’s A-Force), artist Antonio Fuso (The Girl Who Played with Fire), and Stefano Simeone (Radiant Black), published by BOOM! Studios, follows Butterfly, a Project Delta agent whose cover is blown when she’s framed for a Russian oligarch’s assassination.
As Butterfly follows the coordinates, they take her to a vineyard in Beaujolais, France. There, she encounters “Nightingale,” a person whom Project agents suspect is an ex-agent who has gone rogue or disappeared, often spoken of as a bogeyman or urban legend. However, in the surprising revelation of the first issue (SPOILER ALERT):
“Nightingale” turns out to be someone entirely different from what was expected.
Nightingale, previously known as ex-Project agent David Faulker and believed dead for 20 years, is actually Butterfly’s father. As a private contractor for Bridgewell Ldt, he has reconnected with his estranged daughter, Butterfly. Now, Butterfly – who is a spy, killer, and the daughter in question – must decide whether to investigate the Project for answers or trust the man who deceived her long ago.
As a cinephile, I’m eagerly anticipating the new spy-thriller series “Butterfly,” debuting on August 13 on Prime Video. In this gripping tale, Daniel Dae Kim, known for his roles in “Hawaii Five-0” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” portrays David Jung, a complex, erratic ex-US intelligence agent residing in South Korea. However, when the repercussions of a seemingly impossible choice from his past catches up with him, David’s tranquil life is shattered. He finds himself hunted by Rebecca, a ruthless, sociopathic young assassin from “The Flash,” and her employer, Caddis – a shadowy organization that poses a chilling threat to David’s very existence.
In a scene from the trailer, Rebecca Hardesty says, “You made me believe you were dead.” David responds, “Leaving was the only way I could safeguard you,” explaining that he had trained his daughter, who became a prized asset to Juno Lund (Piper Perabo) of the DIA’s Caddis program.
As the shocking truth unfolds that David is still alive, I find myself issuing a chilling decree: Eliminate the former Caddis agents at once. “Their knowledge could compromise us,” I warn. “I don’t care if it involves bribes, coercion, or even taking lives. They must be silenced.
In summary, the graphic novel presents an expansive narrative that unfolds across Virginia, France, and Somalia. However, on Prime Video’s show “Butterfly,” the setting shifts to South Korea, and in true thriller style, the term “Butterfly” carries a hidden significance.
In the graphic novel, the character ‘Butterfly’ is named Rebecca and serves as her codename as a spy. However, this isn’t the case in our series, as Hardesty hinted during a visit to ComicBook’s San Diego Comic-Con suite. To discover the revised meaning of the show’s title, you’ll simply have to tune in.
Kim, who holds an executive producer role, noted that everyone involved in the project has read the original material and have a deep admiration for Arash and the team’s work from the graphic novel. She further mentioned that due to her unique characteristics, certain aspects needed adjustments. Therefore, they requested modifications such as altering the race, setting, and some plot points.
The Lost alum expressed gratitude, stating they were receptive to the idea. They encouraged him to build upon it as a starting point. Similar to the graphic novel Butterfly, this is a character-driven spy thriller that delves into intricate family relationships amidst the dangerous landscape of international espionage.
All six episodes of Butterfly are streaming August 13 on Prime Video.
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