Stephen Amellis saying goodbye toArrowwhen itends this season, but he isnt saying goodbye to the superhero genre.
It was announced Tuesday that he and cousinRobbie Amells upcoming feature filmCode 8is getting aQuibispin-off series.
Code 8is set in a world where 4 percent of the population is born with supernatural abilities.
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The film was born from a 2016 short and a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Weve known that the Quibi deal has been coming down for weeks, Stephen tells EW with a laugh.
And everyones been asking us, What do you think about a sequel or a spin-off?
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And were like, Uh, hmm… No comment.
Its fun to finally get to be able to announce it, Robbie adds.
Quibi is a really exciting place for it.
In fairness, I am taking a break, he says.
Ive been off since the 15th of November, when we wrappedArrow.
I dont start onHeelsuntil mid-March-ish.
Right now Im at my daughters tennis lesson.
[Laughs] This is my life now.
Code 8opens Dec. 13 in select theaters and on VOD.
