Southern Bastards Heads to Hulu for a Gritty New Pilot
16SHARESBig news has just dropped for comic book fans. The gritty southern series Southern Bastards from writer Jason Aaron and artist Jason Latour is officially getting a pilot order from Hulu. Published by Image Comics, the series dives into small-town life, football culture, and the darker side of human nature in rural Alabama.
The pilot is being developed by a strong creative team. Bill Dubuque, known for Ozark and The Accountant, is writing and executive producing alongside Nia DaCosta, the director of Candyman and The Marvels. Matt Olmstead, whose past work includes Chicago P.D. and Prison Break, will be serving as showrunner. With that lineup, it’s clear Hulu is aiming to do this story justice.
For anyone unfamiliar, Southern Bastards takes place in Craw County, Alabama—home to the state champion Runnin’ Rebs football team, Boss BBQ, and a whole lot of trouble. The series has often been described as a mix between Friday Night Lights, The Sopranos, and Criminal, offering a brutal but honest look at life in the deep South. It’s a story filled with tension, family struggles, and the kind of moral conflicts that stick with you long after you’ve finished reading.
This news marks a big win for Image Comics and fans of Jason Aaron and Jason Latour. Southern Bastards has been a critical favorite since its release, and many readers have long believed it was only a matter of time before it made the jump to television. Now, with Hulu behind the project, it looks like that day is finally here.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for casting announcements, production updates, and how closely the show stays true to the comic’s tone and story. If you haven’t read Southern Bastards yet, this might be the perfect time to dive in before Craw County hits the screen.