There is little doubt that Orphan Black: Echoes is one of the most highly anticipated shows of the year. After all, the new series is set in the same universe as the Leda clones.
Luckily, the franchise is just getting started. Producer Jon Rutherford confirmed that there are plans for more spin-offs after Orphan Black: Echoes.
Jon Rutherford is the president of Kids and Family at Boat Rocker Studios which is producing Orphan Black: Echoes. In a new interview on Broadcast Now, Rutherford stated that Echoes is just the beginning of the growing franchise and that they have found the perfect partner in AMC.
"We see this as a first instalment in the new universe and AMC shares our vision," Rutherford said. "It has a lot of experience in this area with franchises like The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad."
He later added, "There has always been strong interest in going back into the Orphan Black universe on both sides [AMC and Boat Rocker], but it was about finding the right creative dynamic to take the franchise forward."
Rutherford then credited Echoes creator Anna Fishko for guiding them down the right path. "There are several different paths it could have gone down, but Anna's solution is the perfect starting point to continue the story," he said.
Although Echoes is set in the same universe as the main series, John Fawcett says it won't be an Orphan Black clone.
"The spin-off is a very different show. If you go with the expectation that you're going to see Orphan Black, you're going to probably be disappointed," Fawcett previously said. "It's got its own feel, it's got its own identity. What makes it Orphan Black, there's a bit of a slow burn to it. I think it'll be exciting for fans to discover."
Orphan Black: Echoes has not yet been given an official release date but is expected to premiere on AMC soon. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.
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