Netflix drops first look at new series from John Wick creator as fans say they've 'waited forever'

Netflix has given fans their first glimpse at a new series penned by the creator of John Wick - and fans don't have long to wait.

Following on from the success of the Keanu Reeves-fronted franchise, Derek Kolstad has now turned his pen to the first-ever adaptation of the award-winning video game series, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

The action movie architect served as the head writer on Netflix's upcoming animated series, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch which stars Liev Schreiber (The Perfect Couple) as the voice of black ops agent Sam Fisher. Meanwhile Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Sandman) takes on the role of Zinnia McKenna.

The first Splinter Cell game released in 2002 with the latest dropping in 2013. Eager fans have speculated that the upcoming adaptation is set after the events of 2005's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.

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Netflix shared the first official trailer for the series yesterday (August 22). The 70-second clip teases plenty of action to come, and gave fans a proper look at Schreiber's take on the legendary character as he takes on a mission that's "personal".

According to the brief synopsis for the upcoming series: "Legendary agent Sam Fisher is drawn back into the field when a wounded young operative seeks out his help." It is slated for release on October 14, meaning fans have a few more weeks to wait.

One excited fan penned: "So it's actually real. Feels like I've been waiting for this forever. Now all we need are some remaster/remake/sequel games. Would love to see remakes of the first two or three games."

"The last Splinter Cell game was Blacklist released in 2013. How time flies... But I'm glad Sam Fisher is back, at least in animation," said a second franchise fan. Meanwhile a third added: "It's the adaptation we didn't know we needed but now we need it."

One John Wick fan quipped: "From the writer of the John Wick Franchise. Say less," as another shared their surprise at Schreiber's Sam.

"Didn’t expect Liev Schreiber to play a decent Sam Fisher!" they started. "Def not Michael Ironside but imo it’s better than what we got in Blacklist. Here’s to hoping this show succeeds so Ubisoft will give us another damn game already!"

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch releases on Netflix on October 14