Deadman Getting His Own Television Show!

With Smallville's series finale earlier this year it was reported that The CW was looking for another DC character to take its place. Sources say that Deadman is next in line.

By WaylonJones - Aug 25, 2011 06:08 PM EST

Filed Under: Deadman

The CW is looking for its next big superhero hit with Smallville wrapping earlier this year. According to Deadline The CW is turning to Deadman to try and fill the void that Smallville has left behind. Supernatural creator Eric Kripke will serve as writer and executive producer on the show. Deadman was created by Arnold Drake and Carmine Infantion.

Reports Deadline:

With Smallville ending its 10-season run this past May, the CW has made launching a new superhero franchise based on a DC property a priority. The network’s first effort this development season is Deadman, a drama based on the DC Comics books by Arnold Drake and Carmine Infantino, which will be written and executive produced by Supernatural creator Eric Kripke.

For those not familiar with the character Deadman is Boston Brand a circus trapeze artist who is murdered during a trapeze act and is given the power to inhabit other peoples body's by a Hindu Goddess named Rama Kushna. Deadman uses his power to bring his murderer to justice and continues on solving crimes. CW President Mark Pedowitz said last month "“We’re looking next year to do a superhero show if the right superhero comes to be." It looks like that right superhero is Deadman. There has been no word one when we might see the Pilot.

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Checkmate - 8/25/2011, 6:47 PM

That'd be pretty cool, it'd be really weird seeing many different actors play the character though.

KaneVonDoom - 8/25/2011, 6:54 PM

I'm not talking trash, but this is one of the few DC Characters that interests me. Either way, it'd be good to see DC succeed

kingmonkeyman - 8/25/2011, 6:55 PM

Sounds like a good show. I'm guessing they would do it in the style of Quantum Leap. Very cool indeed.

tazmaniak - 8/25/2011, 7:02 PM

Take 2.Warner Bros. previously attempted a Deadman series back in 2000.I hope it works this time.

the420fanboy - 8/25/2011, 7:03 PM

I'm more marvel, but I've never even heard of deadman

TotalChaos57 - 8/25/2011, 7:10 PM

Eh....this sounds more like a CW version of CSI than a new smallville-esque superhero series. Pass.

elcaballerooscuro92 - 8/25/2011, 7:21 PM

with kripke writing, this might have a shot

dnno1 - 8/25/2011, 7:31 PM

It could get as popular as "Quantum Leap" was if they get the right writers and actors for it.

SkrullWar - 8/25/2011, 7:31 PM

I will preffer a Spectre or Dr. Fate one,but this sounds very good

UGN - 8/25/2011, 7:32 PM

If Kripke is the master mind behind this project it has a really great shot of making it. Hope it comes to pass!

-Van @ undergroundgeeknetwork.com

Dynamo - 8/25/2011, 7:33 PM

I'd love to see this.

Owlman88 - 8/25/2011, 7:33 PM

so this is what Guillermo del Toro dropped for the Hulk

Mmmkay - 8/25/2011, 7:37 PM

what Kripke did with the first 5 seasons of Supernatural was amazing it should've of been the series finale but sadly it wasnt...I trust that if this show does get the "A-Okay" that will do great with Eric writing it

Ceejay - 8/25/2011, 7:41 PM

Sounds promising, just don't ever put him in the stupid senseless costume and it stands a good chance of becoming a hit.

FlashFacts - 8/25/2011, 7:45 PM

who cares about deadman? NIGHTWING !!!!!!!

musicsuperhero1 - 8/25/2011, 7:48 PM

AWESOME!! Fun character...and seems like the proper writers/producers etc are handling it. This could be really really great....if they do it right and don't make it a corny teeny mellow-drama or something lol.

JatevinM - 8/25/2011, 7:50 PM

I would love to watch this show. I could totally see Jensen Ackles teaming up with Kripke again to play Deadman.

Mechagino - 8/25/2011, 7:52 PM

Hmm... interesting. If it's sort of an Anthology series then I'm game. I would TOTALLY LOVE to see the spectre in live action.

SigmaCenturion - 8/25/2011, 7:54 PM

LOL this was one i was expecting them to go with.

SigmaCenturion - 8/25/2011, 7:56 PM

@ceejay its a circus costume

Bandrews1 - 8/25/2011, 8:01 PM

I think Deadman is pretty underrated imo, so a tv series would be cool.

vermillion - 8/25/2011, 8:02 PM

Deadman? C'mon now. I was really hoping on a Nightwing show. I guess we'll see how this goes.

rbfn04 - 8/25/2011, 8:08 PM

I'd love to watch it. Deadman is a great character

Hannibal_King - 8/25/2011, 8:09 PM

I'd watch that TV show for sure! Can't wait.

ALmighty1080 - 8/25/2011, 8:14 PM

nice supernatural is a pretty damn good show, good showrunner.

EastcoastAvenger - 8/25/2011, 8:29 PM

I love Deadman! One of my first comic books back in the 80's. Many questions: Will this truly be a superhero show or will is be Supernatural meets Quantum Leap? Will he ever look like Deadman or will he always look like the person he is presently inhabiting? Will Deadman be the only hero in the shows universe or will it live within the larger DC universe? Just not interested in the show if it's not an unashamed DC superhero show.

Redhood2k10 - 8/25/2011, 8:40 PM

i'd like to see a spectre show. like how it was on the Superman/Shazam showcase dvd.

jjmeylar - 8/25/2011, 8:41 PM

YES!!!!!! I LOVE DEADMAN!!!!

TChallaTchaka - 8/25/2011, 8:46 PM

er....Deadman?

The low ratings will definitely murder the show.

I'd like to see a show about Jefferson Pierce!

TChallaTchaka - 8/25/2011, 8:51 PM

And another thing... have any of you not notice the dark, mysterious, supernatural theme that now dominates CW's television dramas? When they find a cash cow they milk it until there is no milk left. Afterwards we are left with nothing but rancid television shows that follow an identical formula.

SoItGoes - 8/25/2011, 8:51 PM

that could be a great show... if it wasn't on the CW

Optimus83 - 8/25/2011, 9:01 PM

Deadman is a good choice, with Erick Kripe is better, but Batman is the best of the best

EastcoastAvenger - 8/25/2011, 9:02 PM

At the end of each show we'll see Deadman/ Boston Brand walking down an isolated lonely road in search of those who cut his life short ala 70's Bruce Banner in the Hulk show. Cue slow, depressing instrumental music... Poor Boston:(

EntertainmentAddict - 8/25/2011, 9:16 PM

@tazmaniak, I thought so, wasn't it set for TNT?

JatevinM - 8/25/2011, 9:23 PM

WittySupername@ I actually wouldn't mind seeing Misha play Boston. I also like the idea of them using the Brightest day look for the show.

Optimus83 - 8/25/2011, 9:30 PM

Deadman if not as Wonder Woman, do not forget there is still the possibility of resuming the project in the series about the teenage Bruce Wayne, hopefully Matt Bomer putting in the leading role:

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/BRUCEWAYNEINTV

also set to star in the remake of The Incredible Hulk Guillermo del Toro would like to put Karl Urban in the role of Bruce Banner as Stephen Lang in the role of General Ross

Rodimus9 - 8/25/2011, 9:38 PM

Looks gay. And not in a good way.

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Deadman Getting His Own Television Show!

With Smallville's series finale earlier this year it was reported that The CW was looking for another DC character to take its place. Sources say that Deadman is next in line.

Guillermo Del Toro Doing Deadman Before The Hobbit