FX Orders Pilot For Series Based On Brian Michael Bendis' Comic Book ‘Powers’
News on a screen adaptation ofBrian Michael Bendis' comic book seriesPowershas been painfully slow going: It’s been eleven years since the series launched to critical acclaim, ten years since Sony optioned it for a film, two years since the project wasredirectedto the small screen, and one year since Bendis andJourneymancreator Kevin Fallspitchedthe show to cable network FX.
Now, finally, FX has greenlit a pilot for the series. Hopefully, this means we can look forward to development on this project picking up pace. More details after the jump.
While Fall’s departure is unfortunate,Powersseems to be in capable hands. Dinner’s previous work includes episodes of FX’s well-receivedJustifiedandSons of Anarchy, as well asThe Wonder Years. He recently directed another pilot for FX,Outlaw Country, which has yet to be picked up. Eglee comes from AMC’sThe Walking Dead, where he served as an executive producer.The Walking Dead, which was also based on a comic book series, turned out to be a massive success for the network. Eglee’s other credits include producing and screenwriting work onDexter,Dark Angel, and FX’s hit seriesThe Shield.
Bendis' series takes place in a universe where superpowers are somewhat unusual, but not uncommon. The protagonist is Christian Walker, a superhero turned homicide detective. Along with his partner Deena Pilgrim, he solves murder cases involving “powers,” or people with superpowers.Powershas done well both critically and commercially, winning the Eisner Award for Best New Series in 2001. The series debuted on Image Comics, but moved to Marvel’s Icon imprint in 2004. If you’ve been meaning to get around to the series, now is the time to start. As Bendispoints out, “your window of reading Powers while it was still cool is running out.”
Discuss:Do you thinkPowersis a good fit for FX? Who would you cast as Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim?
