The Rejects: Origins

“The Rejects: Origins" is an original series coming to Amazon Prime based on, The Rejects: Book 1, the Last 100 written by Yoshi. This series takes you on a whirlwind as it explores the lives of 100 humans from different nations that have been effected by arguably the most unique thunderstorm to date. One fateful stormy night left these 100 individuals with powers that'll forever effect their existence. Little do they know, this "lightning" storm was the remnants of a power struggle from two princes from the powerful planet of Absko. Dubbed as the "lightning babies" the 100 fight to find their footing in a world they once called their own. The old age mantra "united we conquer, divided we fall" has never been more true than at this moment; when nearly half of the "lightning babies" decide to join forces to work against their former allies. Join them on their journey as they attempt to navigate their world with their new found powers and see who comes out on top

Directed by —, The Rejects: Origins leans on a strong ensemble — Chad Ayers, Jimmy Ace Lewis, Michael Covach — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2017.