Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly exploring a new television series centered on the iconic comic book character Judge Dredd, with Karl Urban potentially returning to the role he played in the 2012 film. Sources suggest the project is in early talks, with Amazon keen to capitalize on Urban’s popularity following his standout performance in The Boys.

The 2012 Dredd movie, despite its modest box office performance of $41 million worldwide, gained a strong cult following for its gritty, faithful adaptation of the comic. It earned $13.4 million in North America and $27.6 million internationally, with the UK being a key market, grossing $6.9 million.

The film’s critical reception was solid, holding an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its intense action and loyalty to the source material. However, its marketing was widely criticized, with Urban himself noting it suffered from “zero audience awareness.”

Rebellion, the owners of the Judge Dredd intellectual property, has...