Marvel Television's 'Zodiac' Spy Thriller Series Sets London Shoot for Spring 2027 Ahead of Disney+ Release

Marvel Television has a new live-action series in active pre-production, and for crew based in the United Kingdom or with London experience, this one is worth putting on the radar now. Zodiac, a spy thriller set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is targeting a principal photography start in London in spring 2027, with a planned 2028 debut on Disney+. The project was announced at New York Comic Con 2026 by Marvel Television chief Brad Winderbaum, who confirmed that casting would begin within weeks of the announcement and that crew hiring is expected to ramp up through late 2026 and into early 2027. That timeline puts meaningful staffing decisions well underway between now and cameras rolling.

Winderbaum, who has shepherded Marvel Television's streaming output and overseen the development pipeline for Disney+ series including the WandaVision era of shows through the more recent slate, is attached as producer. Beyond Winderbaum's involvement, specific director, showrunner, and writer credits have not yet been disclosed publicly. That is notable in itself: the absence of a named creative team at this stage suggests those conversations are either ongoing or under embargo, which is not unusual for a Marvel project of this scale. What is clear is that the espionage genre framing signals a production with a distinct identity, one that leans into the grounded, action-driven aesthetic that has worked well for Marvel properties like the Captain America films and the more tactically grounded corners of the MCU. Crew who have worked on spy or action-thriller productions will likely find this a natural fit to pursue.

Marvel Television operates under the Disney umbrella and has been the engine behind the studio's streaming-first live-action slate since the launch of Disney+. The company's productions are consistently large-scale union shoots with well-resourced departments, competitive pay, and the kind of infrastructure support that comes with being part of one of the largest entertainment companies on the planet. For Disney+, this series represents continued investment in the MCU's television footprint at a moment when the streamer is being selective about what gets greenlit and prioritizing high-profile franchise content. A 2028 release window with a spring 2027 shoot suggests a comfortable post-production runway, which in turn implies confidence in the production's scope and complexity. This is not a lean, fast-turnaround production.

London is the confirmed filming location, and for those familiar with how Marvel operates in the UK, that means a production almost certainly based out of one of the major studio complexes in and around the city. Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, just outside London, has long been Marvel's home base in the UK and served as the primary production hub for numerous MCU features and series. Shepperton Studios, now part of the same Pinewood Group campus, is another strong candidate, given its expanded stages and recent upgrades. London proper also offers an extraordinary range of practical locations for a spy thriller, from its iconic architecture and government district landmarks to its underground networks and period streets, all of which are well-suited to the genre. The UK's generous film and television tax relief program, which offers productions a significant percentage rebate on qualifying UK expenditure, is almost certainly a factor in the location choice, as it has been for virtually every major Hollywood production that has based itself in England over the past decade.

The London crew base is one of the strongest in the world, with deep talent pools across every department. UK-based line producers, production designers, directors of photography, costume designers, stunt coordinators, and location managers who have worked on large-scale genre productions will be well-positioned to pursue this one. That said, Marvel has historically brought a mix of US-based and UK-based department heads to its London productions, so crew on both sides of the Atlantic should be paying attention. The espionage genre typically demands a strong locations department capable of securing complex practical settings, a costume and wardrobe department comfortable with both contemporary tailored looks and tactical gear, and a stunt team experienced in hand-to-hand combat and vehicle work. If VFX-heavy sequences are part of the show's DNA, as they almost always are with Marvel, an on-set VFX supervision team will be essential from day one.

As a series rather than a feature, the episode count and exact season order have not been confirmed, though Marvel's recent Disney+ series have ranged from six to nine episodes per season. That format means a sustained shoot schedule rather than a compressed one, which is good news for crew looking for a longer engagement rather than a short-term day-play situation. The production's 2028 target release gives the post-production team room to breathe, but it also means the shoot itself will need to stay on schedule to hit that window. For crew evaluating their 2027 availability, a spring start in London with a multi-month principal photography run is a meaningful block to plan around.

ProductionList.com is tracking Zodiac with full production contact details, office information, and crew list updates as they become available. Given that hiring is expected to accelerate through late 2026, checking the full listing regularly between now and the end of the year is the smartest move for anyone serious about pursuing this one. Bookmark it, set a reminder, and check back as the creative team and department heads are confirmed. Opportunities at this scale and with this level of studio backing do not stay open long once the hiring window opens.

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