Actor Dan Stevens has been tapped to play the title character in a new RoboCop television series for Prime Video, according to a report from Variety. The news was published on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and has since been corroborated by other outlets including Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.
Variety reports that Stevens will take on the lead role in the project, which marks a return to the character for the small screen. The series is being developed for Amazon’s Prime Video platform, though no premiere date or additional plot details have been disclosed in the reporting.
Deadline, which also covered the casting, described the role as Stevens playing RoboCop in the Prime Video series. The Hollywood Reporter similarly framed the announcement as a reboot of the franchise for the streaming service. Yahoo’s coverage referred to Stevens as a "beloved actor" stepping into the part, while Consequence of Sound noted the casting as part of a new series for the platform.
Stevens is known for a range of television and film work, including his role in the series Legion and appearances in movies such as Beauty and the Beast. The new RoboCop project is separate from the original 1987 film directed by Paul Verhoeven and the subsequent sequels and reboots.
The series is still in early stages, with casting news being the primary development so far. Fans of the franchise will be watching for further announcements about the show’s creative team, production schedule, and release window.
