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Home»Game Features»Voice Actor Reveals He Pitched Netflix on a Deus Ex Cyberpunk Anime Series & Was Shut Down: ‘They Didn’t Bite’

Voice Actor Reveals He Pitched Netflix on a Deus Ex Cyberpunk Anime Series & Was Shut Down: ‘They Didn’t Bite’

The voice behind Deus Ex’s iconic protagonist Adam Jensen, Elias Toufexis, recently revealed on X that he pitched an animated series based on the beloved…

Alex GibsonBy Alex GibsonOctober 7, 20245 Mins Read
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The voice behind Deus Ex‘s iconic protagonist Adam Jensen, Elias Toufexis, recently revealed on X that he pitched an animated series based on the beloved cyberpunk franchise to Netflix. Despite Toufexisโ€™ passion for the project, it seems Netflix wasnโ€™t interested, and the proposal never gained traction.

In his X post, Toufexis stated, โ€œI pitched a Deus Ex Animated series to Netflix. They didnโ€™t bite. Of course, the rights arenโ€™t exactly mine to play with anyway, but it was a great concept.โ€ This revelation has sparked interest among fans of the series, many of whom have long desired a return to the world of Deus Ex, especially with the gaming seriesโ€™ future now looking increasingly uncertain.

A Great Concept, But Out of Reach

As Toufexis acknowledged, he doesnโ€™t hold the rights to Deus Ex, so any such project would require the blessing of the IP holders, currently owned by Embracer Group following their acquisition of Eidos Montreal in 2022. Still, the fact that the actor himself was willing to push for an adaptation highlights just how much he cares for the character of Adam Jensen and the Deus Ex universe.

Unfortunately, the lack of enthusiasm from Netflix could be symptomatic of the broader challenges facing the franchise. Deus Ex has been in limbo ever since the release of Mankind Divided in 2016, with a sequel reportedly shelved as Eidos Montreal shifted focus to other projects. In an interview with PCGamesN earlier this year, Toufexis reflected on this uncertain period, remarking that he hasnโ€™t had any official contact about the character of Adam Jensen since the studio decided to pause the series.

“Everything I heard past 2016 was unofficial, from friends or acquaintances,โ€ Toufexis told PCGamesN. โ€œEven when they [Eidos Montreal] went off and did Guardians Of The Galaxy and shelved any sequel, I had to hear about it second hand.โ€

Deus Exโ€™s Rocky Road

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Despite being one of the most beloved series in gaming, Deus Ex has had its fair share of commercial struggles. While Human Revolution was a hit, Mankind Divided failed to meet sales expectations, casting a long shadow over the franchiseโ€™s future. Toufexis addressed the apparent disconnect between the enthusiasm of fans and the industryโ€™s treatment of the series, saying, โ€œI get messages every day about it. I get long lines at Comic Cons full of Jensen and Deus Ex merch to sign. But I guess they [the rights holders] have the numbers. Maybe they think no-one cares.โ€

Unfortunately, that lack of commercial momentum, combined with the broader instability in the gaming industry, has left the future of Deus Ex uncertain. Embracer Groupโ€™s recent layoffs, including cuts at Eidos Montreal, have only deepened concerns. In fact, according to PCGamesN, the in-development Deus Ex game was one of several projects canceled in 2024, further dampening hopes for a return to Jensenโ€™s cyber-enhanced world anytime soon.

A Long Goodbye to Adam Jensen?

In a heartfelt post earlier this year, Toufexis bid farewell to Adam Jensen, stating that while the character is “near and dear” to him, his story “seems done.” He mentioned that if the Deus Ex license were ever picked up by another company, he would love to see how Jensenโ€™s story could eventually connect to the events of the original 2000 Deus Ex, particularly how his arc would tie in with that of JC Denton.

“I would have liked to have seen his [Jensenโ€™s] arc finish from Human Revolution,โ€ Toufexis said. โ€œSome closure with Megan would have been nice. I would probably have wanted him to actually die in the end. Heโ€™d have to, right?โ€

While Deus Ex fans may be disheartened by Netflixโ€™s disinterest in the animated series pitch, the prospect of a potential future adaptation isnโ€™t completely out of the question. After all, the series has bounced back from limbo before. With video game adaptations boomingโ€”Arcane and The Witcher being prime examples of successful animated and live-action showsโ€”the Deus Ex universe could eventually find its way back into the spotlight.

The Future of Deus Ex

With the uncertainty surrounding Deus Ex‘s next chapter, we’re now left to wonder whether the seriesโ€™ cyberpunk dystopia will ever see the light of day again. As Toufexis pointed out in his interview with PCGamesN, the video game industryโ€™s current climate is fraught with cancellations and layoffs, with Deus Ex unfortunately caught in the crossfire. However, thereโ€™s still hope.

The franchise, which was dormant for nearly a decade between Invisible War and Human Revolution, could rise again with the right circumstances. That said, I’m skeptical a publisher like Square Enix would see a financial return in such a resurrection. In the meantime, all we can do is wait, fingers crossed, that one day Deus Ex returns, perhaps with Adam Jensen and a Netflix series to boot.

For now, though, the cyberpunk dream remains just thatโ€”a dream.

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