Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
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| Also known as | Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch |
| Based on | Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell by Ubisoft |
| Developed by | Derek Kolstad |
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| Original language | English |
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| Production company | Ubisoft Film & Television |
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| Network | Netflix |
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is an upcoming animated espionage television series based on the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell video game franchise. The series is produced by Ubisoft Film & Television and is set to be released on Netflix in late 2025. Derek Kolstad serves as the lead writer and an executive producer, while Guillaume Dousse and Félicien Colmet-Daage serve as directors. Liev Schreiber stars as the voice of series protagonist Sam Fisher.
Voice cast and characters
[edit]- Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher, a field commander of the Fourth Echelon, a covert unit of the U.S. government that specializes in counter-terrorism stealth operations.
Production
[edit]In July 2020, it was revealed that Ubisoft Film & Television was developing an animated adaptation of the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell video game franchise for Netflix. Derek Kolstad was hired to serve as the lead writer for the series, which was initially reported to have received a two-season order but[1] Kolstad later stated that only the first season had been green-lit and that it would take a few years before the series was released.[2]
In August 2024, Michael Ironside, who had previously voiced the character Sam Fisher in the video games, stated that he was too old to portray the character for television and that Liev Schreiber had taken over the role.[3] This was confirmed the following month, when Netflix released a first look of the series and announced Schrieber's casting. Animation was provided by the Danish/French Sun Creature Studio and the French studio Fost.[4]
Release
[edit]The series is set to be released on Netflix in late 2025.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Otterson, Joe (July 30, 2020). "Splinter Cell Anime Series From John Wick Writer Derek Kolstad Set at Netflix (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (March 22, 2021). "Splinter Cell Netflix Series Writer Derek Kolstad Reveals New Details, Including Episode Length". Collider. Valnet.
- ^ Hermanns, Grant (August 30, 2024). "Netflix's Splinter Cell Anime Gets Surprising Casting Update From OG Sam Fisher Actor". ScreenRant. Valnet.
- ^ Murphy, J. Kim (September 20, 2024). "Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Confirms Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher in First Look at Netflix Anime Series". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (April 23, 2025). "Netflix Animation Returns to Annecy with Stranger Things, In Your Dreams, Fixed & Much More!". Animation Magazine. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
