A new superhero series comes to Netflix with their latest Original, Raising Dion, but it’s not your usual superhero series…
Raising Dion follows the story of a woman named Nicole (Alisha Wainwright), who raises her son Dion (newcomer Ja’Siah Young) after the death of her husband, Mark (Michael B. Jordan). The normal dramas of raising a son as a single mom are amplified when Dion starts to manifest several mysterious, superhero-like abilities. Nicole must now keep her son’s gifts secret with the help of Mark’s best friend Pat (Jason Ritter), and protect Dion from antagonists out to exploit him while figuring out the origin of his abilities.
The new series is an adaptation of the 2015 short film and comic book of the same name created by Dennis Liu and illustrated by Jason Piperberg. Creator Dennis Liu discussed the series when it was picked up:
“I started this project many years ago because I wanted to see more diverse representation on film and television and I’m excited to partner with Netflix, who I know shares that commitment. More than ever, we need more stories told from different points of view and my hope with Raising Dion is to create a cinematic experience for all families that will lift your spirits and make you laugh and cry.”
Starring Ja’Siah Young, Alisha Wainwright (Shadowhunters), Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther), and Jason Ritter (Quest).
Raising Dion premieres October 4th on Netflix with nine episodes.
