Nia DaCosta, the writer-director of “Hedda,” is set to direct the pilot and the second episode of Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming series “Sex Criminals.” The project is based on the Image Comics comic series “Sex Criminals” by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky. DaCosta will also serve as an executive producer on the adaptation.
The announcements come from Amazon’s Upfront presentation in New York, where the company revealed details about the series. Across outlets, the role is described consistently as directing the first two episodes, with additional producer responsibilities extending beyond directing. The series is produced through partnerships that include LuckyChap and Amazon MGM Studios, alongside creators and producers associated with the original comic. Variety also notes the show’s casting beginning with Imogen Poots as Suze.
While the outlets focus primarily on DaCosta’s involvement and her scope for the opening episodes, all sources agree on the core points: her selection as director for the initial installment(s), her executive producer role, and the series’ origin in Fraction and Zdarsky’s Image Comics work.
