‘Captain Planet’ Live-Action TV Series in the Works at Netflix

A live-action TV adaptation of “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” is in development at Netflix.

“Mrs. Davis” co-creator Tara Hernandez will write and executive produce the show, which reimagines the popular 1990 animated series. The project landed at the streaming platform in a competitive situation and comes from Berlanti Productions, Appian Way and Warner Bros. Television.

Executive producers include Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson through Appian Way, and Greg Berlanti...