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Helstrom (previously known as Marvel's Helstrom) is a stand-alone series created by Marvel Television. It was the second and final series, preceded by Marvel's Runaways, that Marvel Television made for the streaming service Hulu, and was also the final series made by Marvel Television, before the company got folded into Marvel Studios. Although initially reported to be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, showrunner Paul Zbyszewski clarified in an interview shortly before the series' premiere that the show would be a standalone entry separate from the MCU,[2][3] which was later backed up by star Sydney Lemmon.[4]

The series focuses on Daimon and Ana Helstrom, characters based on Daimon and Satana Hellstrom.

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History

The series was announced in May 2019 alongside a Ghost Rider series starring Gabriel Luna's Robbie Reyes from Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..[5] Collectively, these two were meant to launch a line of horror-themed series based on Marvel Comics called "Adventure Into Fear."[6] Hulu, however, decided not to move forward with Ghost Rider that September,[7] and all planned Marvel Television projects ceased development in December when the studio was folded into Marvel Studios.[8] This left Helstrom as the only "Adventure Into Fear" series to be produced.

The series' main cast was announced in October 2019. Tom Austen and Sydney Lemmon were cast as Daimon and Ana Helstrom; Elizabeth Marvel will portray their mother Victoria; Robert Wisdom as the Caretaker; June Carryl as the psychologist Dr. Louise Hastings; Ariana Guerra as Gabriella Rosetti; and Alain Uy as Ana's business partner Chris Yen.[1] Daniel Cudmore[9] (Colossus in the X-Men movies) and David Meunier[10] were later added to the recurring cast.

On December 14, 2020, Hulu officially announced that this series had been canceled after one season.[11]

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  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Patten, Dominic (October 8, 2019) 'Marvel's Helstrom' Cast Revealed With 'Homeland', 'Fear The Walking Dead' & 'The Royals' Alums For Fiery Hulu Series Deadline. Retrieved on July 24, 2020.
  2. FanboyFactor (October 9, 2020) Helstrom - Interview with Paul Zbyszewski & June Carryl. Retrieved on October 15, 2020.
  3. Looper (October 16, 2020) Why Helstrom's showrunner is happy it's not part of the MCU - Exclusive. Retrieved on December 20, 2020.
  4. Looper (October 27, 2020) Tom Austen and Sydney Lemmon on Marvel, the future of Helstrom, and more - Exclusive interview. Retrieved on December 20, 2020.
  5. Goldberg, Lesley (May 1, 2019) 'Ghost Rider,' 'Helstrom' Marvel Live-Action Dramas a Go at Hulu The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on July 24, 2020.
  6. Patten, Dominic (August 12, 2019) Marvel TV Boss Jeph Loeb On Secret ABC Series, Disney+, 'Legion' End, More Crossovers, 'Ghost Rider' & Hulu Plans Deadline. Retrieved on July 24, 2020.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie (September 25, 2019) 'Marvel's Ghost Rider' Live-Action Series Not Going Forward At Hulu Deadline. Retrieved on July 24, 2020.
  8. Goldberg, Lesley (December 10, 2019) Marvel TV Division Folded Into Studio Unit, Layoffs Expected The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on July 24, 2020.
  9. Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 6, 2019) 'Marvel's Helstrom' Adds Daniel Cudmore; Shannon Chan-Kent Joins 'Good Trouble' Deadline. Retrieved on July 24, 2020.
  10. Petski, Denise (November 26, 2019) 'Marvel's Helstorm':David Meunier To Recur In Hulu Series. Retrieved on July 24, 2020.
  11. Goldberg, Lesley (December 14, 2020) 'Helstrom' Canceled at Hulu THR. Retrieved on December 15, 2020.
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