Here’s a plot twist nobody saw coming: the guy bringing your favorite anime heroes to life is the same person currently scaring the living daylights out of viewers with killer clowns. Netflix’s upcoming live-action My Hero Academia has landed Jason Fuchs as its screenwriter, and if that name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s literally the co-creator and showrunner of HBO’s terrifying IT: Welcome to Derry. Talk about range, right?
Fuchs isn’t new to the superhero game. He wrote 2017’s Wonder Woman, so he knows a thing or two about crafting heroic origin stories that hit you right in the feels.
Sato Shinsuke recently assured his position as the director of Netflix's live-action adaptation of MY HERO ACADEMIA.
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The film will be written by It: Welcome to Derry co-creator Jason Fuchs.
Filming could start in late 2026.
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Now he’s teaming up with director Shinsuke Sato (Bleach Live Action movie, Alice in Borderland) to adapt Kohei Horikoshi’s beloved manga about Izuku Midoriya, a powerless kid dreaming of becoming the world’s greatest hero. With Netflix and Legendary Entertainment backing this project, the pieces are definitely falling into place.
But let’s talk about the elephant (or should we say clown) in the room. How does someone simultaneously juggle writing about aspiring heroes mastering their quirks at U.A. High School while also crafting nightmares about Pennywise devouring children in 1960s Maine?
The answer lies in Fuchs’ storytelling versatility and his knack for understanding character transformation, whether it’s heroic or horrifying.
IT: Welcome to Derry Gets Stephen King’s Stamp of Approval
If you’ve been watching IT: Welcome to Derry (which premiered October 26 on HBO), you already know it’s not holding back. Episode 4 drops November 16, and trust us, this show is bloodier and more visceral than the movies ever were. We’re talking demon babies, shape-shifting nightmares, and a younger, hungrier Pennywise who’s absolutely ravenous.
Here’s the best part: Stephen King himself loves it. Fuchs recently revealed that the horror legend was deeply involved in the production, reading and approving everything. But the writers didn’t know what King thought of the finished product until he posted on Threads calling it “terrifying.” Fuchs called it
really a career highlight
Yes, the project is truly a career highlight for both him and co-showrunner Brad Caleb Kane. When the King of Horror gives you props, you know you’ve done something right.
The show’s sitting at 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its atmosphere, committed performances from Taylour Paige and Jovan Adepo, and sharp social commentary on racism and Cold War paranoia. Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, though he’s strategically used throughout the season.
The series runs through December 14 (with plans for three seasons total), jumping back to 1935 and eventually 1908 to explore Derry’s cursed history.
My Hero Academia Filming Plans and What to Expect
Now, about that My Hero Academia movie. Don’t hold your breath just yet; filming isn’t expected until late 2026, which means we’re probably looking at a 2028 release. But before you rage-quit, know that Kohei Horikoshi himself is “very involved,” reviewing every page of Fuchs’ script (via Entertainment Weekly).
Director Shinsuke Sato is currently wrapping Alice in Borderland Season 3, which explains the delayed timeline. But his track record with manga adaptations speaks for itself.
The story follows Deku, a quirkless kid who receives the power One For All from the world’s greatest hero, All Might, before enrolling at U.A. High School. With Fuchs’ proven ability to balance action and emotional character arcs, plus his current work crafting horror on IT: Welcome to Derry, he’s showing he can handle wildly different genres while keeping that emotional core intact.
Casting hasn’t started yet since the script’s still in development, but when production kicks off in 2026, expect a massive-scale production befitting Netflix’s anime strategy. The streaming giant learned hard lessons from Cowboy Bebop and Death Note: Creator involvement matters.
| Project | Role | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Score |
| Wonder Woman | Screenwriter | 7.3/10 | Critics: 93% Audience: 83% |
| It: Welcome to Derry | Co-Creator, Co-Showrunner, Executive Producer | 7.9/10 | Critics: 83% Audience: 79% |
| Argylle | Screenwriter | 5.6/10 | Critics: 33% Audience: 70% |
| Ice Age: Continental Drift | Screenwriter | 6.5/10 | Critics: 37% Audience: 61% |
| It Chapter Two | Actor (Richie’s Manager) | 6.5/10 | Critics: 62% Audience: 78% |
So there you have it: Jason Fuchs is somehow managing to terrify us with Pennywise while simultaneously preparing to inspire us with Plus Ultra heroics. Whether he’s crafting jump scares or heroic transformations, Fuchs is proving he’s one of Hollywood’s most versatile storytellers.
IT: Welcome to Derry airs Sundays on HBO and streams on HBO Max, while My Hero Academia anime is available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
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