Anyone still think this exists?
I mean, shows take a long time to be made. I don’t doubt the veracity of the rumor that Disney asked SE to make a pilot.
I think what would be in question is if Disney picked it up or not. If they did, I would absolutely say our best bet at hearing anything about it would be D23 Expo next month. After that, nah. It’s probably dead.
If they didn’t pick it up, we would never know unless Nomura is able and willing to speak about it.
Personally, I am hopeful but not expectant. Disney+ needs to buff up its content, especially child/young teen-targeted media. Bluey can’t save D+ alone!
It would be beneficial for SE and Disney to figure out a way to have expanded media for KH if they intend for the series to grow and thrive into the next decade.
If it didn’t get picked up, I worry that SE nor Disney know how to approach a series which is stupid because they can do it if they are willing to start fresh. Do a clean remake/retelling of the games with a good show runner, or start fresh with a new cast based in the existing storyline.
The third option is honing in on the most popular batch: Roxas, Xion, and Lea. Build a show about them. Keep them detached from the main storyline, keep their core personalities and backgrounds in tact but integrate that into the story so a new audience can learn about them and their past as if it is a new mystery. It can work but it requires a talented team with good writing.
Nomura should not be in charge of the writing. Exec producer with the ability to give his blessings and provide story outlines and stuff but beyond that he shouldn’t be heavily involved.