EXCLUSIVE: A Steven J. Cannell cult classic is getting a reboot at FOX. The network has given a pilot commitment to The Greatest American Hero, a new take on the 1981 sci-fi dramedy, which is being shepherded by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, directors of the successful feature franchise based on another ’80s TV series by Cannell, 21 Jump Street. Lord and Miller will executive produce the hourlong action comedy alongside Cannell’s daughter, television director Tawnia McKiernan. Written/exec produced by Rodney Rothman and produced by 20th TV.
The original series, created by TV legend Cannell and starring William Katt and Robert Culp, aired for three seasons on ABC.
http://deadline.com/2014/08/greatest...ot-fox-826823/
This was a little bit before my time, so I wasn't aware of the original before now. I get an "Inspector Gadget" vibe to the plot of this series. And given what we have with Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and soon Gotham it will be nice to see something lighter on tv but, still in the vain of the superhero genre.
The new Greatest American Hero will chronicle inner-city teacher Isaac’s adventures after his discovery of a superhero suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately for Isaac, he hates wearing the suit and has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error because he quickly misplaces the suit’s instructions. He also has to deal with a government handler who has very different objectives than him and struggles as to whether he should use his newfound gifts to help others or just himself.
http://deadline.com/2014/08/greatest...ot-fox-826823/
This was a little bit before my time, so I wasn't aware of the original before now. I get an "Inspector Gadget" vibe to the plot of this series. And given what we have with Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and soon Gotham it will be nice to see something lighter on tv but, still in the vain of the superhero genre.
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