Netflix confirmed today it had greenlit Grendel which is a new series based on the masked vigilante from the award-winning Dark Horse comic books. The all-new series will feature eight episodes that follow Hunter Rose as the gifted fencer, writer, and assassin attempts to avenge the death of a lost love. Hunter will go to war with the criminal underworld of New York only to realize it might be better to join them.

Abubakr Ali will be taking the lead role of Grendel and Hunter Rose. Ali is best known for his role in Power Book II: Ghost, Katy Keene, and the upcoming feature What If. Jamie Ray Newman will portray Jocasta Rose while Julian Black Antelope will assume the role of Argent. Other confirmed talents include Madeline Zima, Kevin Corrigan, Emma Ho, Brittany Allen, Erik Palladino, and Andy Mientus.

Creator of Grendel, Matt Wagner, said of the announcement, “Under the sharp guidance of showrunner Andrew Dabb, our incredible creative team, sure-to-be stellar cast and Dark Hose Entertainment have teamed with Netflix to produce this provocative adaptation that will bring my characters and concepts to an all new audience and yet still provide excitement and surprises for die-hard fans.”