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Netflix has given a series order to_ Agent King, _an adult animated comedy series about the King himself, Elvis Presley, from Priscilla Presley, John Eddie, Sony Pictures Animation, Sony
Pictures Television and Authentic Brands Group. Today’s announcement comes on the 42nd anniversary of Elvis’ death. Co-created by Presley and Eddie, in the series, Elvis trades in his white
jumpsuit for a jet pack when he is covertly inducted into a secret government spy program to help battle the dark forces that threaten the country he loves — all while holding down his day
job as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Presley and Eddie will executive produce with Authentic Brands Group’s Jamie Salter. Mike Arnold (_Archer_) will serve as showrunner, writer and executive
producer. Fletcher Moules will serve as supervising director and co-executive producer. Marc Rosen and Corey Salter also will co-executive produce. Legendary designer, John Varvatos will
custom design Elvis’ entire wardrobe for the series, and will serve as a consulting producer on the series, along with Jerry Schilling. “From the time Elvis was a young boy he always dreamed
of being the superhero fighting crime and saving the world — _Agent King_ lets him do just that,” his ex-wife Presley said. “My co-creator John Eddie and I are so excited to be working with
Netflix and Sony Animation on this amazing project and getting the chance to show the world an Elvis they haven’t seen before.” WATCH ON DEADLINE The announcement comes at the end of “Elvis
Week” — an annual celebration of the King’s music, movies and legacy. 2019 Netflix Pilots & Series Orders