METU (Marvel Episodic Television Universe)

The METU, or the Marvel Episodic Television Universe, is a media franchise and series of superhero television series distributed by Disney Studios and based on characters that appear in American comic books by Marvel Comics. The shared universe, much like the original Marvel Universe in comic books and the television programs, was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters. The shows are written and directed by a variety of individuals and feature large casts, which cross between those that are veterans to the superhero industry and those that are new, including: Charlie Rowe, Karl Urban, Vincent D'Onofrio, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Isaacs and more. The first series in the METU was Spider-Man: The Series, a series detailing the earlier years of Spider-Man while also being responsible for much of the world-building in the METU. The series takes place a couple of years before release, with Spider-Man: The Series taking place in 2014. More details are yet to arrive.

Spider-Man: The Series
Kickstarting the METU, Spider-Man: The Series will focus on Peter Parker's development through High School and the rest of his life. As villains continue to grow for the newly crowned Spider-Man, he will have to learn have to juggle his work and personal life with the help of allies on both sides. The show will be helmed by WallyGoat7, and directed by a combination of Sam Raimi and Marc Webb. Soon after the announcement was made, the entire cast was revealed as well, featuring Charlie Rowe as Spider-Man, Skylar Samuels as Gwen Stacy, Chandler Riggs as Harry Osborn, Abigail Cowen as Mary Jane, and Vincent D'Onofrio as the main antagonist of the first season, Kingpin. Other confirmed characters to appear: Samuel L Jackson's Nick Fury, Wynona Ryder as Aunt May, Sean Bean as Uncle Ben, Aaron Eckhart as Norman Osborn, Simon Baker as Dr. Curt Conners, Aaron Paul as Electro, and Charlie Cox reprising his role as Daredevil. The series has been confirmed to explore the street-level heroics in New York, with guest appearances from various street-level heroes.

Weapon X
Focusing on the famous X-Man Wolverine, Weapon X will be delving on Wolverine's past and present as he tries to make sense of the rapidly aging world around him. The series was announces shortly after the creation of the METU, with Karl Urban confirmed to star as Logan Howlett/Wolverine, Jason Isaacs to appear as Professor X, Pierce Brosnan as Magneto, Robert Patrick as William Stryker, and Holland Roden as Jean Grey. The first season will revolve around William Stryker hunting and killing mutants, with Wolverine periodically travelling to different places that bring different memories.

Details behind the scenes have been kept under wraps, with James Mangold rumored to return and direct the series for Hulu. The only confirmation will be its TV-MA rating and the fact that WallyGoat7 will be writing the episodes.

Fantastic 4
Currently in development, the series will focus on the Fantastic 4, their adventures, and the children of Reed and Sue Richards. Confirmed Cast: Andrew Lincoln as Mr. Fantastic, Brit Marling as the Invisible Woman, Joe Keery as the Human Torch, and Michael Cudlitz as the Thing.

Heroes 4 Hire
Currently in development, the series will focus on street level New York heroes banding together to form a superhero team- for hire. Confirmed to appear are Lance Gross as Luke Cage, Alex Pettyfer as Iron Fist, Yaya DaCosta as Misty Knight, Meghan Ory as Jessica Jones, and Charlie Cox as Daredevil. Rumored characters are Moon Knight, the Punisher, Cloak and Dagger, and Spider-Man.

In Development

 * Nova
 * Asgard
 * The Incredible Hulk
 * Mutants