“As sometimes these things go, it went away”: Primal Creator Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed His ‘Bizarre’ Superman Design for an Animated Project That Sadly Never Happened

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Genndy Tartakovsky has created some of the most iconic animated shows of the 2000s. He is the mind behind hit animated shows such asSamurai JackandThe Powerpuff Girls. Tartakovsky’s most recent creation,Primalalso has received critical acclaim. However, Tartakovsky was once developing a Superman series that never came to pass.

In the past, Tartakovsky has revealed the design for the proposed series, which never made it past the initial stage. However, despite the critical acclaim of Tartakovsky’s works, his Superman design was rather odd, hinting at an offbeat vibe for the unmade series. Here is everything you need to know about Genndy Tartakovsky’s proposed Superman series.

Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed His Superman Design for Animated Series That Never Happened

Genndy Tartakovskywas developing a series based on the iconic DC Comics character Superman. Tartakovsky shared the news through anInstagram postmade on his official account in 2020. The prolific animator revealed in the post that he was asked to craft some short Superman cartoons.

The post was also accompanied by Tartakovsky’s initial design for Superman, which you’re able to check out above.

“As sometimes these things go, it went away.”

Tartakovsky wrote the above in the post’s caption, revealing that the series never materialized and fell into obscurity.

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However, Tartakovsky did not reveal how deep in development the project was or the timeline of its development. Nonetheless, Tartakovsky’s drawings are similar in style to his designs forSamurai JackandPrimal. Therefore, despite the seemingly bizarre tone of his Superman design, it would have been interesting to see what Tartakovsky would have brought to the table.

Genndy Tartakovsky Talks Plans ForPrimalSeason 3

Genndy TartakovskyʼsPrimalwill take on an anthology format from upcoming season 3.While Genndy Tartakovsky’sanimated Superman projectnever took off, his most recent creationPrimal, has been a massive success. The series received critical acclaim for its first and second seasons, with praise for its visual style and minimal dialog. However, the second season finale, which was released in September 2022, left question marks over the show’s future.

“I want it to almost become an anthology show, where season 3 would still be called Primal, but with a different subheading.”

Tartakovsky made the above statement in an interview withEntertainment Weekly, revealing his plans for the show’s future. On July 10, 2025, the series was officially renewed for a third installment, which is expected to comprise a total of ten episodes.

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In a separate interview, Tartakovskyaddressedhow he planned to continue the series despite its main character being killed off at the end of season 3. Tartakovsky stated he had a spectacular idea for season 3, that felt like a natural progression of the series. Tartakovsky is currently working on the adult animated comedy filmFixed, which will likely be released beforePrimalseason 3.

Primalis streaming on Max.

Pratik Handore

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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.

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