“Going to Hell for God is the logical end for the Catholic devil,” declares Matt Murdock in 2023’s Daredevil #12.
Matt Murdock isn’t the only religious superhero in the Marvel Universe. In addition to fellow Catholic Nightcrawler of the X-Men, there’s the Presbyterian Christian Wolfsbane, Muslim Ms. Marvel, pantheist Black Panther, and Jewish characters like Moon Knight and Kitty Pryde. But Daredevil might be the Marvel superhero whose religion plays the most pronounced role in his stories.
Of course, Daredevil isn’t the first Marvel hero to go to Hell and literally fight the Devil, as Ghost Rider, the X-Men, and anyone who had to deal with Mephisto can attest. But when it’s guilty Catholic Matt Murdock donning his Daredevil duds to deal with the Devil, then it’s a really big deal. Which is exactly why Chip Zdarsky — who wrote Daredevil #12 with artist Marco Checchetto, colorist Matthew Wilson,...
Matt Murdock isn’t the only religious superhero in the Marvel Universe. In addition to fellow Catholic Nightcrawler of the X-Men, there’s the Presbyterian Christian Wolfsbane, Muslim Ms. Marvel, pantheist Black Panther, and Jewish characters like Moon Knight and Kitty Pryde. But Daredevil might be the Marvel superhero whose religion plays the most pronounced role in his stories.
Of course, Daredevil isn’t the first Marvel hero to go to Hell and literally fight the Devil, as Ghost Rider, the X-Men, and anyone who had to deal with Mephisto can attest. But when it’s guilty Catholic Matt Murdock donning his Daredevil duds to deal with the Devil, then it’s a really big deal. Which is exactly why Chip Zdarsky — who wrote Daredevil #12 with artist Marco Checchetto, colorist Matthew Wilson,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Following their eerie adventures in the Black's Myth comic book miniseries that debuted in 2021, werewolf private investigator Janie Jones “Strummer” Mercado and her djinn roommate Ben Si’lat are back for more supernatural sleuthing in Los Angeles in Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart. Collecting all five issues of Strummer and Ben's latest paranormal investigation, the trade paperback of Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart will be released by Ahoy Comics on February 14th (making it the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the horror lover in your life), and we caught up with writer Eric Palicki to reflect on Strummer's journey thus far, what goodies readers can look forward to in the new trade paperback, and his hopes to continue teaming up with artists Wendell Cavalcanti and Liana Kangas to complete the Black's Myth trilogy in future issues.
You can read our full Q&a with Eric Palicki below,...
You can read our full Q&a with Eric Palicki below,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Network: The CW.
Episodes: 58 (hour).
Seasons: Four.
TV show dates: January 16, 2018 — May 24, 2021.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III.
TV show description:
A live-action superhero drama based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, the Black Lightning TV show centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). While he once waged a vigilante war against crime -- using the masked persona "Black Lightning" -- he now gives back through his work at a charter high school.
Although the school is located in a neighborhood plagued by gang violence, it serves...
Episodes: 58 (hour).
Seasons: Four.
TV show dates: January 16, 2018 — May 24, 2021.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III.
TV show description:
A live-action superhero drama based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, the Black Lightning TV show centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). While he once waged a vigilante war against crime -- using the masked persona "Black Lightning" -- he now gives back through his work at a charter high school.
Although the school is located in a neighborhood plagued by gang violence, it serves...
- 5/25/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Take a look at new footage supporting the final season of the live-action DC Comics adaptation Black Lightning", premiering February 8, 2021 on The CW:
'Jefferson Pierce', aka 'Black Lightning' debuted in DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, as a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate and magnify externally-localized electro-magnetic phenomena by manipulating intense bio-electric fields generated from his body.
Pierce can easily stun or kill a man with his internal powers and on one occasion, was able to restart the heart of 'Superman', after the 'Man of Steel' had suffered a near-fatal 'Kryptonite' exposure.
Pierce can also generate a powerful electro-magnetic force field capable of stopping projectiles.
He has also has the ability to create an electro-magnetic repulsion field enabling limited-flight capabilities.
Pierce also maintains his Olympic-level physical conditioning, giving him above-average strength, speed, and stamina and under the tutelage of 'Batman',...
'Jefferson Pierce', aka 'Black Lightning' debuted in DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, as a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate and magnify externally-localized electro-magnetic phenomena by manipulating intense bio-electric fields generated from his body.
Pierce can easily stun or kill a man with his internal powers and on one occasion, was able to restart the heart of 'Superman', after the 'Man of Steel' had suffered a near-fatal 'Kryptonite' exposure.
Pierce can also generate a powerful electro-magnetic force field capable of stopping projectiles.
He has also has the ability to create an electro-magnetic repulsion field enabling limited-flight capabilities.
Pierce also maintains his Olympic-level physical conditioning, giving him above-average strength, speed, and stamina and under the tutelage of 'Batman',...
- 1/25/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The live-action DC Comics adaptation Black Lightning", filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, has been canceled by The CW and will end with Season Four in 2021:
'Jefferson Pierce', aka 'Black Lightning' debuted in DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, as a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate and magnify externally-localized electro-magnetic phenomena by manipulating intense bio-electric fields generated from his body.
Pierce can easily stun or kill a man with his internal powers and on one occasion, was able to restart the heart of 'Superman', after the 'Man of Steel' had suffered a near-fatal 'Kryptonite' exposure.
Pierce can also generate a powerful electro-magnetic force field capable of stopping projectiles.
He has also has the ability to create an electro-magnetic repulsion field enabling limited-flight capabilities.
Pierce also maintains his Olympic-level physical conditioning, giving him above-average strength, speed, and stamina and under the tutelage of 'Batman',...
'Jefferson Pierce', aka 'Black Lightning' debuted in DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, as a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate and magnify externally-localized electro-magnetic phenomena by manipulating intense bio-electric fields generated from his body.
Pierce can easily stun or kill a man with his internal powers and on one occasion, was able to restart the heart of 'Superman', after the 'Man of Steel' had suffered a near-fatal 'Kryptonite' exposure.
Pierce can also generate a powerful electro-magnetic force field capable of stopping projectiles.
He has also has the ability to create an electro-magnetic repulsion field enabling limited-flight capabilities.
Pierce also maintains his Olympic-level physical conditioning, giving him above-average strength, speed, and stamina and under the tutelage of 'Batman',...
- 11/21/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In today’s TV news roundup, ABC announced that BTS, Michael Bublé, Katy Perry and more will feature in “The Disney Holiday Singalong,” and Netflix announced the premiere date date for Season 4 of “Big Mouth.”
Casting
ABC‘s “The Disney Holiday Singalong” lineup has been announced, with BTS, Michael Bublé, Katy Perry, Julianne Hough, Derek Hough, Chloe x Halle, Adam Lambert, Andrea Bocelli, Pink, Kerry Washington, Hayley Erbert, Ciara and Leslie Odom Jr. taking part. The special takes place on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. and will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Also, cast members from the Broadway performances of “The Lion King” and “Aladdin,” as well as from the touring “Frozen” musical will join to perform “Let It Go.” Other celebrities set to appear on “The Disney Holiday Singalong” will be announced closer to the premiere date.
Netflix announced a slew of new cast members set to join “Ozark” as...
Casting
ABC‘s “The Disney Holiday Singalong” lineup has been announced, with BTS, Michael Bublé, Katy Perry, Julianne Hough, Derek Hough, Chloe x Halle, Adam Lambert, Andrea Bocelli, Pink, Kerry Washington, Hayley Erbert, Ciara and Leslie Odom Jr. taking part. The special takes place on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. and will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Also, cast members from the Broadway performances of “The Lion King” and “Aladdin,” as well as from the touring “Frozen” musical will join to perform “Let It Go.” Other celebrities set to appear on “The Disney Holiday Singalong” will be announced closer to the premiere date.
Netflix announced a slew of new cast members set to join “Ozark” as...
- 11/13/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Grace Choi is officially here to stay on The CW’s Black Lightning. Chantal Thuy, who plays the shapeshifting metahuman on the Arrowverse superhero drama, has been upped to series regular for season four.
Grace Choi is based on the Black Lightning comic created by Tony Isabella with Trevor von Eeden. Thuy first appeared as a recurring character in the first season and she developed a relationship with Anissa (Nafessa Williams) who is also known as the metahuman Thunder and/or Blackbird. The Grace and Anissa broke ground as an on-screen queer superhero couple of color — and they were about to get married before the War for Freeland interrupted things.
“Chantal Thuy embodies the character of Grace Choi,” said Black Lightning executive producer and showrunner Salim Akil. “I am sure our Black Lightning fans knew, especially those who follow the Grace and Anissa relationship storyline, that having Chantal join...
Grace Choi is based on the Black Lightning comic created by Tony Isabella with Trevor von Eeden. Thuy first appeared as a recurring character in the first season and she developed a relationship with Anissa (Nafessa Williams) who is also known as the metahuman Thunder and/or Blackbird. The Grace and Anissa broke ground as an on-screen queer superhero couple of color — and they were about to get married before the War for Freeland interrupted things.
“Chantal Thuy embodies the character of Grace Choi,” said Black Lightning executive producer and showrunner Salim Akil. “I am sure our Black Lightning fans knew, especially those who follow the Grace and Anissa relationship storyline, that having Chantal join...
- 11/13/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Black Lightning is getting a spinoff, with the CW developing a backdoor pilot around the Painkiller character.
Painkiller will star Jordan Calloway, reprising his role as the eponymous character. The planted pilot spinoff will air as the seventh episode of Black Lightning’s fourth season, which will premiere in February 2021. Black Lightning showrunner Salim Akil will write, exec produce and direct.
It marks the first pilot based on a DC Comics character for this broadcast development season and is the CW’s latest planted pilot development. Last year, the network planted potential spinoffs of Arrow and The 100.
Calloway plays Khalil Payne, a man ridden with the guilt of his troubled past from his former life in Freeland City, where, as a super-enhanced killing machine known as Painkiller he was both a member of Tobias Whale’s gang and a weapon of Agent Odell and the shadowy Asa.
After attempting to bury the darker,...
Painkiller will star Jordan Calloway, reprising his role as the eponymous character. The planted pilot spinoff will air as the seventh episode of Black Lightning’s fourth season, which will premiere in February 2021. Black Lightning showrunner Salim Akil will write, exec produce and direct.
It marks the first pilot based on a DC Comics character for this broadcast development season and is the CW’s latest planted pilot development. Last year, the network planted potential spinoffs of Arrow and The 100.
Calloway plays Khalil Payne, a man ridden with the guilt of his troubled past from his former life in Freeland City, where, as a super-enhanced killing machine known as Painkiller he was both a member of Tobias Whale’s gang and a weapon of Agent Odell and the shadowy Asa.
After attempting to bury the darker,...
- 11/12/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW has ordered a pilot for a “Black Lightning” spinoff centered on the character Painkiller.
The pilot will air as a planted spinoff episode during the upcoming fourth season of “Black Lightning.” Jordan Calloway will star in the series, reprising his role from “Black Lightning.” “Black Lightning” creator Salim Akil will write, executive produce, and direct the pilot.
Based on characters created for DC by Tony Isabella with Eddie Newell, “Painkiller” follows Khalil Payne (Calloway), a young man ridden with the guilt of his troubled past from his former life in Freeland City. As a super-enhanced killing machine known as Painkiller, he was both a member of Tobias Whale’s gang and a weapon of Agent Odell and the shadowy Asa. After attempting to bury the darker, devastatingly lethal Painkiller part of his persona, Khalil has distanced himself away from everyone he knows and loves in a new city,...
The pilot will air as a planted spinoff episode during the upcoming fourth season of “Black Lightning.” Jordan Calloway will star in the series, reprising his role from “Black Lightning.” “Black Lightning” creator Salim Akil will write, executive produce, and direct the pilot.
Based on characters created for DC by Tony Isabella with Eddie Newell, “Painkiller” follows Khalil Payne (Calloway), a young man ridden with the guilt of his troubled past from his former life in Freeland City. As a super-enhanced killing machine known as Painkiller, he was both a member of Tobias Whale’s gang and a weapon of Agent Odell and the shadowy Asa. After attempting to bury the darker, devastatingly lethal Painkiller part of his persona, Khalil has distanced himself away from everyone he knows and loves in a new city,...
- 11/12/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
From VancouverFilm.Net, take a look at new key art posters, from The CW's upcoming seasons of live-action DC Comics superhero adaptations, including "Supergirl", "The Flash" and "Black Lightning":
"Supergirl" based on the DC Comics character 'Supergirl', created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino, stars Melissa Benoist as the cousin of 'Superman', debuting Season Six in 2021.
"The Flash" is based on the DC Comics character 'Barry Allen'/'Flash', a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds, returning for Season Seven, January 2021.
"Black Lightning" is based on the character of the same name, created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden, featured in publications of DC Comics, starring Cress Williams who returns to life as a superhero, returning for Season Four, January 2021.
Click the images to enlarge...
"Supergirl" based on the DC Comics character 'Supergirl', created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino, stars Melissa Benoist as the cousin of 'Superman', debuting Season Six in 2021.
"The Flash" is based on the DC Comics character 'Barry Allen'/'Flash', a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds, returning for Season Seven, January 2021.
"Black Lightning" is based on the character of the same name, created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden, featured in publications of DC Comics, starring Cress Williams who returns to life as a superhero, returning for Season Four, January 2021.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 8/12/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Batman is easily the most popular DC Comics superhero, and arguably the most popular hero in all of pop culture. He’s been a staple for decades now, responsible for some of the most successful comic books, movies, cartoons and video games of all-time. Naturally, DC has always banked hard on the character’s appeal, and that’s a problem according to Tony Isabella, who created the Black Lighting series for the comics company.
The writer took to Facebook recently to make the following announcement:
Here’s a tip. Don’t ask me to join groups or visit pages that have “Batman” in their titles. He was once my favorite comics hero. Now I consider him one of the most toxic and the ruination of DC Comics. DC hurts their other characters by making Batman the center of their universe.
Strong words, but not entirely untrue, at least as far...
The writer took to Facebook recently to make the following announcement:
Here’s a tip. Don’t ask me to join groups or visit pages that have “Batman” in their titles. He was once my favorite comics hero. Now I consider him one of the most toxic and the ruination of DC Comics. DC hurts their other characters by making Batman the center of their universe.
Strong words, but not entirely untrue, at least as far...
- 10/27/2019
- by Neeraj Chand
- We Got This Covered
The CW has moved up the return of “Black Lightning” by two weeks. Now starting on Monday, Oct. 7 at 9/8c, the “Black Lightning” Season 3 premiere will immediately follow the “All American” Season 2 premiere, which the network feels is a better pairing.
The move takes away one of two planned encores for the “Batwoman” series premiere and eliminates an encore of the “Nancy Drew” series premiere. Now that The CW has its own in-season streaming rights, those encores are seen as less vital for catch-up viewing.
Below is The CW’s revised fall premiere dates schedule, as revealed at the broadcast channel’s Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour day.
Also Read: CW Boss Says Salim Akil's Legal Issues Have 'Nothing' to Do With 'Black Lightning': Cast and Crew 'Deserve to Work'
Sunday, Oct. 6
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Batwoman” (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Supergirl” (Season Premiere)
Monday,...
The move takes away one of two planned encores for the “Batwoman” series premiere and eliminates an encore of the “Nancy Drew” series premiere. Now that The CW has its own in-season streaming rights, those encores are seen as less vital for catch-up viewing.
Below is The CW’s revised fall premiere dates schedule, as revealed at the broadcast channel’s Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour day.
Also Read: CW Boss Says Salim Akil's Legal Issues Have 'Nothing' to Do With 'Black Lightning': Cast and Crew 'Deserve to Work'
Sunday, Oct. 6
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Batwoman” (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Supergirl” (Season Premiere)
Monday,...
- 8/4/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Marvel Entertainment is teaming up with Dreamscape Media to produce and distribute a few dozen of Marvel’s iconic comic book stories as audiobooks.
This is actually pretty cool, especially for fans who just don’t have the time to find and read some of these comics. Some of the comic books that will get the audiobook treatment include The Ultimate Spider-Man, The Ultimate X-Men, X-Men: Codename Wolverine and Daredevil: The Man Without Fear, “with works coming from author like David Michelinie, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Peter David.”
On top of the two dozen titles that are being produced, there will be an additional 20 titles that haven’t been widely distributed before. The titles will be made available for sale, and also added to the free library lending app Hoopla, starting in September.
Dreamscape Media publisher Tammy Faxel had this to say in a statement:
“Marvel Entertainment...
This is actually pretty cool, especially for fans who just don’t have the time to find and read some of these comics. Some of the comic books that will get the audiobook treatment include The Ultimate Spider-Man, The Ultimate X-Men, X-Men: Codename Wolverine and Daredevil: The Man Without Fear, “with works coming from author like David Michelinie, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Peter David.”
On top of the two dozen titles that are being produced, there will be an additional 20 titles that haven’t been widely distributed before. The titles will be made available for sale, and also added to the free library lending app Hoopla, starting in September.
Dreamscape Media publisher Tammy Faxel had this to say in a statement:
“Marvel Entertainment...
- 6/7/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
(Spoilers ahead for “Avengers: Endgame” — which presumably you’ve already seen if you’re reading articles about the new “Spider-Man: Far From Home” trailer which has these same spoilers in it)
So here we are. “Avengers: Endgame” is over, and Thanos has been dealt with and some of the longest-running heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are dead, including Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr). And now it’s time to move on toward the next stage of the McU, starting with “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” which got its second trailer on Monday.
This new trailer gives us some big details that the previous one held back because they’re related to “Endgame.” Those details specifically relate to Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a quartet of monsters known in Marvel Comics lore as the Elementals.
Also Read: 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Second Trailer Ushers In the Multiverse (Video)
In the trailer,...
So here we are. “Avengers: Endgame” is over, and Thanos has been dealt with and some of the longest-running heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are dead, including Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr). And now it’s time to move on toward the next stage of the McU, starting with “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” which got its second trailer on Monday.
This new trailer gives us some big details that the previous one held back because they’re related to “Endgame.” Those details specifically relate to Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a quartet of monsters known in Marvel Comics lore as the Elementals.
Also Read: 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Second Trailer Ushers In the Multiverse (Video)
In the trailer,...
- 5/6/2019
- by Phil Owen and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
You can say that Black Lightning has had a rather tumultuous time when it came to finally finding his place, as it is now, as one of DC’s more prominent heroes on TV and in the comic books. The hero’s creator, Tony Isabella, has been rather candid on telling just how the hero came to be and how difficult it was to bring him into the spotlight where he belongs. As DC’s first prominent black hero he’s definitely had a big impact on the overall universe despite not being among the most powerful or noticed heroes in the past. Black
The Tough Road it Took for Black Lightning to Become Reality...
The Tough Road it Took for Black Lightning to Become Reality...
- 3/15/2019
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
The first season of the Black Lightning TV show on The CW was a Nielsen ratings hit. The series ended the regular season as the network's second highest rated series in the demo and third, in terms of average total audience size. Now that it is back for a second season, can it continue its super-charged path and draw in an even larger audience? Will Black Lightning be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. **Status update below.
Based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III. The CW superhero drama centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). While he once waged a vigilante war against crime — using the masked persona “Black Lightning”— Pierce retired years ago...
Based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III. The CW superhero drama centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). While he once waged a vigilante war against crime — using the masked persona “Black Lightning”— Pierce retired years ago...
- 2/1/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Jefferson Pierce won't be retiring his superhero persona anytime soon. The CW has renewed the Black Lightning TV show for season three which will air as part of the 2019-20 broadcast season.
Based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III. The CW superhero drama centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). While he once waged a vigilante war against crime — using the masked persona “Black Lightning”— Pierce retired years ago and now serves as the principal of a charter high school. Endowed with the amazing ability to harness and control electricity, Black Lightning jumped back into action when his city was overrun with crime and corruption. Now it stands a fighting chance, but at what cost to his family?...
Based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III. The CW superhero drama centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). While he once waged a vigilante war against crime — using the masked persona “Black Lightning”— Pierce retired years ago and now serves as the principal of a charter high school. Endowed with the amazing ability to harness and control electricity, Black Lightning jumped back into action when his city was overrun with crime and corruption. Now it stands a fighting chance, but at what cost to his family?...
- 2/1/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The second season of Black Lightning on the CW will feature Erika Alexander, the versatile actress, writer and producer best known for playing Cousin Pam on The Cosby Show and as Maxine Shaw on Living Single. Warner Bros Television said Thursday that Alexander will appear in three episodes of Black Lightning as Perenna, a therapist with telepathic abilities that works with Jennifer (series co-star China Anne McClain) to help her handle her manifesting powers and the complex bundle of emotions they stir up.
Alexander’s recent credits include Get Out (she played Detective Latoya in the 2017 thriller), Bosch, Queen Sugar and Beyond. Her upcoming appearances include HBO’s Insecure and the horror-thriller film I See You (with Helen Hunt).
Alexander also launched Color Farm Media with former Google executive Ben Arnon. The company’s projects include an untitled horror-thriller film written by Alexander and set up at Lionsgate. She is also a co-writer of Giles,...
Alexander’s recent credits include Get Out (she played Detective Latoya in the 2017 thriller), Bosch, Queen Sugar and Beyond. Her upcoming appearances include HBO’s Insecure and the horror-thriller film I See You (with Helen Hunt).
Alexander also launched Color Farm Media with former Google executive Ben Arnon. The company’s projects include an untitled horror-thriller film written by Alexander and set up at Lionsgate. She is also a co-writer of Giles,...
- 10/4/2018
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
Major Crimes alumna Kearran Giovanni is set for recurring role on the upcoming second season of the CW’s Black Lightning.
The series, based on the characters from DC created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, focuses on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), a father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school, who is pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend Black Lightning.
Giovanni will play Cutter, a smart, proud, tough and beautiful woman more than able to best a man in combat — a mercenary trained by British intelligence.
Produced by Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, the DC Comics-based Black Lightning is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil and Sarah Schechter. Season 2 launches October 9 on the CW.
Giovanni played the lead role of Amy Sykes on TNT’s Major Crimes, which...
The series, based on the characters from DC created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, focuses on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), a father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school, who is pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend Black Lightning.
Giovanni will play Cutter, a smart, proud, tough and beautiful woman more than able to best a man in combat — a mercenary trained by British intelligence.
Produced by Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, the DC Comics-based Black Lightning is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil and Sarah Schechter. Season 2 launches October 9 on the CW.
Giovanni played the lead role of Amy Sykes on TNT’s Major Crimes, which...
- 9/21/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sneak Peek new footage from the "Black Lightning" live-action TV series, adapting the DC Comics' superhero character, premiering Season 2, October 9, 2018 on The CW:
"...'Jefferson Pierce' is a man wrestling with a secret. Nine years ago, Pierce was gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, which he used to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante 'Black Lightning'.
"However, after too many nights with his life and his family on the line, he left his superhero days behind.
"Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought.
"But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the 'soul' of his community..."
DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, showcased a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate...
"...'Jefferson Pierce' is a man wrestling with a secret. Nine years ago, Pierce was gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, which he used to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante 'Black Lightning'.
"However, after too many nights with his life and his family on the line, he left his superhero days behind.
"Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought.
"But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the 'soul' of his community..."
DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, showcased a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate...
- 8/30/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
“If you bury me in a grave, don’t ever come visit — because you won’t find me there. You’ll find me in the books that I’ve read, the music I’ve listened to, and the art I’ve created,” Salim Akil tells his family. The creator of “Black Lightning” who was previously known for “The Game” and “Being Mary Jane,” surrounds himself with works that inspire him to create both at the Akil Prods.’ office that he shares with his wife, executive producer Mara Brock Akil, as well as his home office. Up next for the creative duo is “Love Is___” for Own, which is based on their own relationship.
African Influence
Akil has a few pieces by Peter Beard, whose art he is drawn to because of its “raw nature.” One is of an elephant in Africa that makes Akil feel “closer to the Earth, closer...
African Influence
Akil has a few pieces by Peter Beard, whose art he is drawn to because of its “raw nature.” One is of an elephant in Africa that makes Akil feel “closer to the Earth, closer...
- 5/30/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Shadow of Death: The Book of War,” the season one finale of “Black Lightning.”
When sitting down to craft the first season finale of his CW superhero drama “Black Lightning,” Salim Akil didn’t have to look farther than a specific issue of the comic. He even keeps a signed and framed copy in his office of Tony Isabella’s “Black Lightning Volume 2. Issue 5,” entitled “Requiem.”
“In the comic, you’ll notice that Black Lightning is in the hospital, on his deathbed, basically, and he started ruminating about his past in flashbacks in the comic. And so that structure was really what captured me,” Akil tells Variety. “It really did allow me to go back in time with him as a kid and deal with his father’s death and then allow him to actually take the stairway to...
When sitting down to craft the first season finale of his CW superhero drama “Black Lightning,” Salim Akil didn’t have to look farther than a specific issue of the comic. He even keeps a signed and framed copy in his office of Tony Isabella’s “Black Lightning Volume 2. Issue 5,” entitled “Requiem.”
“In the comic, you’ll notice that Black Lightning is in the hospital, on his deathbed, basically, and he started ruminating about his past in flashbacks in the comic. And so that structure was really what captured me,” Akil tells Variety. “It really did allow me to go back in time with him as a kid and deal with his father’s death and then allow him to actually take the stairway to...
- 4/18/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Burbank, CA – From Warner Bros. Television, DC Entertainment and Berlanti Productions, the producers of the hit series The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, along with Akil Productions, comes the next Super Hero breakout hit as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Black Lightning: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and DVD on June 26, 2018. Black Lightning delivered the most-watched series premiere in the past two years and remains The CW’s second highest-rated show just behind The Flash. Fans that purchase the set will be able to watch all 13 electrifying episodes from the first season, supercharged with extra content including the 2017 Comic-Con panel, new featurettes, deleted scenes, gag reel and more. Black Lightning: The Complete First Season is priced to own at $29.98 Srp for the DVD and $39.99 Srp for the Blu-ray. Black Lightning: The Complete First Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.
- 4/13/2018
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
It's electrifying! The CW has renewed its Black Lightning TV show for a second season. The superhero series is based on the DC Comics of the same name from Tony Isabella. A CW action-adventure series, Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III. The story follows Jefferson Pierce (Williams), who has the ability to harness and control electricity. When the brutal gang, The One Hundred, seizes control of his city, Pierce returns to vigilantism, to fight crime. Read More…...
- 4/3/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sneak Peek more new footage, from the "Black Lightning" live-action TV series, adapting the DC Comics' superhero characters:
'Jefferson Pierce', aka 'Black Lighhtning' debuted in DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, as a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate and magnify externally-localized electro-magnetic phenomena by manipulating intense bio-electric fields generated from his body.
He can easily stun or kill a man with his internal powers, and on one occasion, able to restart the heart of 'Superman', after the 'Man of Steel' had suffered from a near-fatal 'Kryptonite' exposure.
He can generate a powerful electro-magnetic force field capable of stopping projectiles, however, this act requires considerable effort and concentration.
He has also demonstrated the ability to create an electro-magnetic repulsion field which grants him limited-flight capabilities.
Pierce also maintains his Olympic-level physical conditioning, giving him above-average strength,...
'Jefferson Pierce', aka 'Black Lighhtning' debuted in DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, as a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate and magnify externally-localized electro-magnetic phenomena by manipulating intense bio-electric fields generated from his body.
He can easily stun or kill a man with his internal powers, and on one occasion, able to restart the heart of 'Superman', after the 'Man of Steel' had suffered from a near-fatal 'Kryptonite' exposure.
He can generate a powerful electro-magnetic force field capable of stopping projectiles, however, this act requires considerable effort and concentration.
He has also demonstrated the ability to create an electro-magnetic repulsion field which grants him limited-flight capabilities.
Pierce also maintains his Olympic-level physical conditioning, giving him above-average strength,...
- 1/31/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The CW has already introduced two new dramas, this season, but neither Valor nor Dynasty have done very well in the ratings. It is the littlest network's DC Comics-inspired TV series which usually save the day (along with some heavy lifting by Sam and Dean Winchester, as well as Archie and the gang). Will the Black Lightning TV show fit in well with its super-powered sister series? Can it light up the Nielsens? Will Black Lightning be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. Based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III. The CW superhero drama centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). While he once waged a vigilante war against crime — using the masked persona...
- 1/17/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Skye Marshall is set for a recurring role in the CW's DC drama Black Lightning, from Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil and Greg Berlanti. Based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter, Jennifer, hellbent on justice and a star student being recruited by a local gang, he'll be pulled back into the…...
- 1/16/2018
- Deadline TV
The crackle you hear is Black Lightning about to strike primetime TV.
Based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, executive-produced by Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil (Being Mary Jane, The Game) and starring Cress Williams (Hart of Dixie), The CW’s latest superhero series is different from its Arrowverse cousins in multiple ways — first and foremost, in that it represents the network’s first African American-led drama. In fact, Black Lightning is the focus of a “DC in D.C.” event taking place this weekend in our nation’s capital, where a...
Based on the DC Comics character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, executive-produced by Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil (Being Mary Jane, The Game) and starring Cress Williams (Hart of Dixie), The CW’s latest superhero series is different from its Arrowverse cousins in multiple ways — first and foremost, in that it represents the network’s first African American-led drama. In fact, Black Lightning is the focus of a “DC in D.C.” event taking place this weekend in our nation’s capital, where a...
- 1/13/2018
- TVLine.com
Sneak Peek more new footage, plus an image of 'Thunder' from the "Black Lightning" live-action TV series, adapting the DC Comics' superhero characters, debuting January 16, 2018 on The CW:
'Jefferson Pierce', aka 'Black Lighhtning' debuted in DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, as a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate and magnify externally-localized electro-magnetic phenomena by manipulating intense bio-electric fields generated from his body.
He can easily stun or kill a man with his internal powers, and on one occasion, able to restart the heart of 'Superman', after the 'Man of Steel' had suffered from a near-fatal 'Kryptonite' exposure.
He can generate a powerful electro-magnetic force field capable of stopping projectiles, however, this act requires considerable effort and concentration.
He has also demonstrated the ability to create an electro-magnetic repulsion field which grants him limited-flight capabilities.
'Jefferson Pierce', aka 'Black Lighhtning' debuted in DC Comics' "Black Lightning" #1 (April 1977), created by writer Tony Isabella and illustrator Trevor Von Eeden, as a 'metahuman' born with the ability to generate and magnify externally-localized electro-magnetic phenomena by manipulating intense bio-electric fields generated from his body.
He can easily stun or kill a man with his internal powers, and on one occasion, able to restart the heart of 'Superman', after the 'Man of Steel' had suffered from a near-fatal 'Kryptonite' exposure.
He can generate a powerful electro-magnetic force field capable of stopping projectiles, however, this act requires considerable effort and concentration.
He has also demonstrated the ability to create an electro-magnetic repulsion field which grants him limited-flight capabilities.
- 1/4/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The CW has released key art (see below) for its upcoming DC drama series Black Lightning, from Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil and Greg Berlanti. Based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), now a father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school, a hero in his community. Nine years ago he was a hero of a different sort, gifted with superhuman powers as the masked vigilante…...
- 12/12/2017
- Deadline TV
If Loving You Is Wrong star Edwina Findley is set for a recurring role in the CW's upcoming DC drama Black Lightning, from Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil and Greg Berlanti, set for premiere in 2018. Based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter, Jennifer, hellbent on justice and a star student…...
- 10/12/2017
- Deadline TV
Grammy-winning singer and actress Jill Scott has been cast as DC villain Lady Eve in the CW’s upcoming drama Black Lightning, from Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil, Greg Berlanti and Warner Bros. TV. Based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter, Jennifer, hellbent on justice and a star student…...
- 10/5/2017
- Deadline TV
Kyanna Simone Simpson (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks) has locked in a recurring role in the CW's upcoming DC drama Black Lightning, from Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil and Greg Berlanti, set for premiere in 2018. Based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter, Jennifer, hellbent on…...
- 9/26/2017
- Deadline TV
Last Friday, my pal Larry Hama invited me to a “friends and family” screening of the first two episodes of Marvel’s The Defenders. I mean the new series debuting on Netflix today, not the classic television show, The Defenders, the source of many many jokes made during the screening.
Also in attendance: Tony Isabella, Michael Gaydos and his adorable son, Arvell Jones, and the families of Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. Plus a bunch of current Marvel folks who had probably already seen the whole series, but who were gracious hosts.
Before the screening began, I was feeling pretty warm and fuzzy about seeing so many of my old friends and meeting people whose work I admired. Hence, I was psyched to enjoy two hours in a comfy chair in a screening room.
Mostly, I had a great time. I have a huge crush on Charlie Cox, the beautiful man who plays Matt Murdock.
Also in attendance: Tony Isabella, Michael Gaydos and his adorable son, Arvell Jones, and the families of Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. Plus a bunch of current Marvel folks who had probably already seen the whole series, but who were gracious hosts.
Before the screening began, I was feeling pretty warm and fuzzy about seeing so many of my old friends and meeting people whose work I admired. Hence, I was psyched to enjoy two hours in a comfy chair in a screening room.
Mostly, I had a great time. I have a huge crush on Charlie Cox, the beautiful man who plays Matt Murdock.
- 8/18/2017
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
Former Dexter star James Remar and Criminal Minds alum Damon Gupton have signed on as series regulars opposite Cress Williams in the CW’s DC drama Black Lightning, from producer Greg Berlanti. The show’s executive producers Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil announced the castings during the show’s session this afternoon at San Diego Comic-Con. Based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Williams. He…...
- 7/23/2017
- Deadline TV
With so many super heroes invading The CW, it's going to be tough for a new one to come in and stand out from the rest. That is exactly what Black Lightning is going to try and accomplish this when it premieres in 2018. For now the idea is that it will stand alone apart from the rest of the super hero shows (Arrow, The Flash, Legends Of Tomorrow and Supergirl). I personally think that it is only a matter of time before he is included with the other heroes. But this piece isn't focusing on any alliances he could make rather his opponents. Thanks to the trailer and synopsis we know that he will be dealing with a gang that called "The 100".
With that gang playing a key role in the series, it was only a matter of time before their leader was announced as the main antagonist. The International...
With that gang playing a key role in the series, it was only a matter of time before their leader was announced as the main antagonist. The International...
- 6/19/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
This fall The CW may need to consider changing its name to the DC Super Hero Network or something similar with as many super hero shows as it has lined up. Starting with Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. If that weren't enough, soon they will also launch Black Lightning. As many of us have already seen, they have already released a promo image as well as a trailer for the show. This show as confirmed by the CW President Mark Pedowitz will not be part of the Arrowverse as they are not looking to make a 5 way crossover, not to mention that while the other shows are produced in Vancouver, Black Lightning is produced in Atlanta. But I think that they will be crossed over at some point. Supergirl wasn't supposed to cross over either but that quickly changed as well all remember. So for now with...
- 6/18/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
As part of The CW’s trailer blowout today, the network offered up the scintillating first trailer for Mara Brock Ali and Salim Ali’s upcoming Black Lightning series.
Lifted from the pages of Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden’s comic book series, Black Lightning tells the story of Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), a once-iconic costumed crusader who decided to retire from the superhero scene soon after becoming a father. China Anne McClain and Nafessa Williams will play Jefferson’s two daughters, Jennifer and Anissa, while we understand Christine Adams is attached to the part of his estranged wife, Lynn.
Per Deadline, here’s the official logline for Black Lightning: “He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter, Jennifer, hellbent on justice and a star student being recruited by a local gang, he’ll be pulled back...
Lifted from the pages of Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden’s comic book series, Black Lightning tells the story of Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), a once-iconic costumed crusader who decided to retire from the superhero scene soon after becoming a father. China Anne McClain and Nafessa Williams will play Jefferson’s two daughters, Jennifer and Anissa, while we understand Christine Adams is attached to the part of his estranged wife, Lynn.
Per Deadline, here’s the official logline for Black Lightning: “He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter, Jennifer, hellbent on justice and a star student being recruited by a local gang, he’ll be pulled back...
- 5/18/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
“Black Lightning was a savior who kept our streets and our schools safe. He was hope personified, but he was also Jefferson Pierce, my father.” We’re getting the first look at Black Lightning, The CW’s DC drama from producer Greg Berlanti, Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil. Based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity…...
- 5/18/2017
- Deadline TV
Super Producer and writer Greg Berlanti is adding a fifth superhero TV series to the CW next season. The network which already has Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl has ordered a new series based on another DC property, Black Lightning. Entertainment Weekly describes the show:
"Jefferson Pierce made his choice: he hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with one daughter hell-bent on justice and the other a star student being recruited by a local gang, he’ll be pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend Black Lightning.”
Black Lightning is one of DC's first major African-American superheroes, he was created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden in 1977.
One thing is for certain, despite DC's recent trend in more than disappointing features, you have to say their television game has been pretty strong. It really...
"Jefferson Pierce made his choice: he hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with one daughter hell-bent on justice and the other a star student being recruited by a local gang, he’ll be pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend Black Lightning.”
Black Lightning is one of DC's first major African-American superheroes, he was created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden in 1977.
One thing is for certain, despite DC's recent trend in more than disappointing features, you have to say their television game has been pretty strong. It really...
- 5/11/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
For some time now, Black Lightning has seemed destined to be picked up by The CW. The series was first announced as in development last September, and back then, they were looking to get the show over to Fox. Of course, times have changed. Fox passed on the show, and Berlanti and co. have since moved on to familiar pastures over on the CW.
Thus far, Greg Berlanti has a DC superhero show for nearly everyday of the week: Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow. Those who have been annoyed that they haven’t yet locked down that Friday slot can now rejoice. According to Deadline, The CW has officially picked up Black Lightning for a full series.
Related: Black Lightning Rejected By Fox, Likely Getting Picked Up By The CW
Joining Greg Berlanti as executive producers are Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil, and Sarah Schechter.
Below is...
Thus far, Greg Berlanti has a DC superhero show for nearly everyday of the week: Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow. Those who have been annoyed that they haven’t yet locked down that Friday slot can now rejoice. According to Deadline, The CW has officially picked up Black Lightning for a full series.
Related: Black Lightning Rejected By Fox, Likely Getting Picked Up By The CW
Joining Greg Berlanti as executive producers are Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil, and Sarah Schechter.
Below is...
- 5/11/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
“The Originals” fans, rest easy: Klaus and krewe will be back for another year, marking the show’s fifth season.
Also renewed by The CW: “iZombie,” for a fourth season.
Read More: ‘iZombie’ Co-Creators Weigh the Possible End Games for Zombie TV Shows
New to the network: “Black Lightning,” which was originally developed at Fox but eventually moved to The CW. Cress Williams stars as Jefferson Pierce, “who made his choice: he hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter hell-bent on justice and a star student being recruited by a local gang, he’ll be pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend — Black Lightning.”
Then there’s “Life Sentence,” an hour-long dramedy starring Lucy Hale as a a young woman diagnosed with terminal cancer. When she finds out that she’s not dying after all, she has to...
Also renewed by The CW: “iZombie,” for a fourth season.
Read More: ‘iZombie’ Co-Creators Weigh the Possible End Games for Zombie TV Shows
New to the network: “Black Lightning,” which was originally developed at Fox but eventually moved to The CW. Cress Williams stars as Jefferson Pierce, “who made his choice: he hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter hell-bent on justice and a star student being recruited by a local gang, he’ll be pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend — Black Lightning.”
Then there’s “Life Sentence,” an hour-long dramedy starring Lucy Hale as a a young woman diagnosed with terminal cancer. When she finds out that she’s not dying after all, she has to...
- 5/10/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
While DC Comics properties are struggling on the big screen, there is no doubt that they have found their groove on the small screen. Since the debut of Arrow in 2012, he as been joined by The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl and have been successful enough to be picked up for yet another season. Thanks to these shows we have been able to see a a huge variety of characters that would have never made it to the big screen. Now they will be joined by yet another hero, Black Lightning.
As already reported the CW has ordered a pilot for Black Lightning, which has officially started production in Atlanta. Today the CW and Warner Bros. TV have released our first look at Cress Williams in costume as Black Lightning, you can check out the image below. Looking at the image it has a very similar style as the...
As already reported the CW has ordered a pilot for Black Lightning, which has officially started production in Atlanta. Today the CW and Warner Bros. TV have released our first look at Cress Williams in costume as Black Lightning, you can check out the image below. Looking at the image it has a very similar style as the...
- 3/30/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
With production on The CW’s Black Lightning now underway in Atlanta, the network has released the first photo of Cress Williams in the lead role.
For those unfamiliar with the character, his real name is Jefferson Pierce and he was one of “DC’s first high profile African-American superheroes – who arrived on the pages of DC comic books in 1977, created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden.” An Olympic athlete, Pierce returns home only to find his neighbourhood terrorized by a gang called The 100. Using his metahuman abilities, which include manipulating bio-electric fields, he fights to save the people he knows and loves.
“I knew way too much about the world as a young boy growing up in Richmond, California. I was no stranger to violence, death, hopelessness or the feeling that no one cared about what was happening in my life,” said executive producer and writer Salim Akil,...
For those unfamiliar with the character, his real name is Jefferson Pierce and he was one of “DC’s first high profile African-American superheroes – who arrived on the pages of DC comic books in 1977, created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden.” An Olympic athlete, Pierce returns home only to find his neighbourhood terrorized by a gang called The 100. Using his metahuman abilities, which include manipulating bio-electric fields, he fights to save the people he knows and loves.
“I knew way too much about the world as a young boy growing up in Richmond, California. I was no stranger to violence, death, hopelessness or the feeling that no one cared about what was happening in my life,” said executive producer and writer Salim Akil,...
- 3/29/2017
- by Mark Cassidy
- We Got This Covered
The CW has released a first-look image of Cress Williams as title character Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce) in the DC drama pilot (see full photo below). Production is currently underway in Atlanta. Written by Salim Akil, based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Williams). He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter hellbent on justice and a…...
- 3/29/2017
- Deadline TV
I must admit, I agree with Roy Thomas and Larry Hama.
Unfortunately, this puts me in opposition to at least three of my ComicMix fellow travelers – Martha Thomases, Joe Corallo and Adriane Nash. And, probably, many others who occupy these premises. That should make our next staff meeting amusing.
Iron Fist – I’m talking about the Marvel/Netflix series – most certainly is not The Prisoner of 21st Century. It’s not even as good as Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. But from reading the reactions of the aforementioned critics and many others, I do not find it to be the You’re In The Picture of the 21st Century, a show so obscure and godawfullousy that only Bob Ingersoll remembers it.
To be fair, I’ve only seen the first four episodes. Then again, Martha’s only seen the first four as well. But those critics who have been...
Unfortunately, this puts me in opposition to at least three of my ComicMix fellow travelers – Martha Thomases, Joe Corallo and Adriane Nash. And, probably, many others who occupy these premises. That should make our next staff meeting amusing.
Iron Fist – I’m talking about the Marvel/Netflix series – most certainly is not The Prisoner of 21st Century. It’s not even as good as Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. But from reading the reactions of the aforementioned critics and many others, I do not find it to be the You’re In The Picture of the 21st Century, a show so obscure and godawfullousy that only Bob Ingersoll remembers it.
To be fair, I’ve only seen the first four episodes. Then again, Martha’s only seen the first four as well. But those critics who have been...
- 3/29/2017
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Exclusive: Christine Adams is set for a co-starring role opposite Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams and China Anne McClain in Black Lightning, the CW's DC drama pilot from Greg Berlanti, Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil. Written by Akil and Brock Akil, based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, and to be directed by Akil, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Williams). He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity…...
- 3/11/2017
- Deadline TV
Nafessa Williams (Code Black) and China Anne McClain (House of Payne) have landed leads opposite Cress Williams in Black Lightning, the CW's DC drama pilot from Greg Berlanti, king of the CW's DC universe, and the Being Mary Jane duo of Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil. Written by Akil and Brock Akil, based on the DC character created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, and to be directed by Akil, Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Williams). He made his…...
- 3/2/2017
- Deadline TV
The CW is continuing it’s comic book success and has found its Black Lightning. Cress Williams has been hired to play the lead in the eponymous series, which was originally slated for Fox, but picked up by CW instead when they realized that every other show on their network is based on a comic book, so why not go all in? The show is produced by Arrowverse mogul Greg Berlanti and written and produced by Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, Black Lightning is based on the character created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eden for DC Comics. As
Cress Williams: 5 Things You Didn’t Know about the New Black Lightning...
Cress Williams: 5 Things You Didn’t Know about the New Black Lightning...
- 2/25/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Cress Williams has landed the title role of the CW pilot “Black Lightning,” TheWrap has confirmed. Based on the comics of the same name, the series will follow Jefferson Pierce (Williams), who hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago. But with a daughter hell-bent on justice and a star student being recruited by a local gang, he’ll be pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend — Black Lightning. Created by writer Tony Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eeden, Pierce is one of the first major African American superheroes to appear in DC Comics.
- 2/24/2017
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
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