“Locke and Key” has been updated for Season 3 on Netflix.
In addition, the series’ executive producer and co – presenter Meredith Averill has signed a full contract with Netflix for TV and other projects.
News of the update comes ahead before the start of the second season of the show, which is set to launch in 2021. Production revolves around Season 2 this week in Toronto, resulting in Season 3 set to start in early 2021. Season 2 of the show was announced back in March.
“I am extremely grateful to have found a home at Netflix where I am always supported, challenged and inspired,” said Averill. “I look forward to continuing and expanding our relationship. ”
“Locke and Key” has come a long way to the screen, as explained by Averill and her co-presenter Carlton Cuse in an interview with Variety earlier this year.
The series is based on the IDW Entertainment comic book series starring Joe Hill and Gabrielle Rodriguez, in the series, after murdering their father in mysterious circumstances, Locke’s three sisters and their mother move into the home of their ancestors, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be linked to their father’s death. As Locke’s children explore their various keys and special powers, a mysterious demon awakens – and stops at nothing to steal them.
The series stars Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Darby Stanchfield, Laysla De Oliveira, Aaron Ashmore, Petrice Jones and Griffin Gluck.
“Carlton and Meredith have built an incredible world in ‘Locke and Key’ and we are thrilled that the Lockes will return for more in the third season,” said Brian Wright, vice president of Netflix ‘s full contracts. “I am delighted to expand our creative partnership with Meredith Averill, a talented creator with a keen eye for the best in class and supernatural storytelling. ”
Along with Cuse and Averill, the other action producers on the series are John Weber and Frank Siracusa for Take 5, Kevin Lafferty, Hill, Ted Adams, Chris Ryall and Lydia Antonini for IDW, Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and David Alpert and Rick Jacobs for Circle of Uncertainty
“We have some amazing events for the Locke family in season 3, and we couldn’t be too excited to continue telling our story with our big partners at Netflix,” Cuse said.