Netflix Unveils Release Date, 8 First Look Photos for Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop now has a launch date — November 19 — and first look courtesy of Netflix, with the streaming service unveiling eight images starring its three leads: John Cho (Harold & Kumar) as Mars-born bounty hunter with a previous Spike Spiegel, Mustafa Shakir (Luke Cage) as ex-cop bounty hunter Jet Black who has a cybernetic arm, and Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) as mega-in-debt Faye Valentine who spent over 5 a long time in suspended animation. Oh wait, I forgot an important character: Ein the Corgi, who can also be in one of many images. Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop is a live-action tackle the acclaimed late ‘90s anime collection of the identical title.

Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black in Cowboy Bebop
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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol co-writer André Nemec developed the live-action Cowboy Bebop, with Thor: Ragnarok co-writer Christopher Yost serving as head author on the Netflix collection. Cowboy Bebop’s unique creator Hajime Yatate can also be mentioned to be a part of the writing staff for the 10-episode first season. And the anime’s director Shinichirō Watanabe was concerned as a inventive advisor. Netflix’s live-action take has been half-and-half directed by Alex Garcia Lopez (Daredevil, The Witcher) and Michael Katleman (CBS’ Zoo), with Lopez helming the primary two episodes. The Cowboy Bebop anime additionally had an iconic soundtrack, and composer Yoko Kanno returns for the Netflix model.

Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop
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In addition to Cho, Shakir, and Pineda, Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop additionally stars Alex Hassell (The Miniaturist) as Spike’s nemesis and his former companion Vicious, and Elena Satine (Magic City) because the femme fatale Julia who’s been concerned with each Spike and Vicious. Recurring solid members will embrace Geoff Stults (The Finder) as Jet’s ex-partner detective Chalmers, Tamara Tunie (As the World Turns) as jazz membership proprietor Ana, Mason Alexander Park as jazz musician Gren, Rachel House (Hunt for the Wilderpeople) as crime boss Mao, and Ann Troung and Hoa Xuande as Vicious’ twin enforcers Shin and Lin.

All 10 episodes of Cowboy Bebop season 1 are out November 19 on Netflix in India and all over the world.

John Cho as Spike Spiegel, Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black, Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine and Ein the canine in Cowboy Bebop
Photo Credit: Geoffrey Short/Netflix

John Cho as Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop
Photo Credit: Geoffrey Short/Netflix

John Cho as Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop
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John Cho as Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop
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Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine, John Cho as Spike Spiegel, and Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black in Cowboy Bebop
Photo Credit: Nicola Dove/Netflix