Static Shock: Michael B. Jordan to Produce DC Superhero Film

7 Milestones for Black Superheroes on Display screen

“I’m proud to be part of constructing a brand new universe centered round black superheroes; our group deserves that,” Jordan stated in a press release to THR. “Outlier Society is dedicated to bringing to life numerous comedian ebook content material throughout all platforms and we’re excited to companion with Reggie and Warner Bros on this preliminary step.”

Jordan and Outlier Society appear primed to ship quite a few characteristic movies ought to this reboot take off. Jordan is greatest recognized for his roles in Marvel’s Black Panther because the villain Killmonger in addition to boxer Adonis Creed within the Rocky sequels. He additionally labored as an government producer on Creed II.

How DC’s Motion pictures Have Improved on the Comics

DC surprised fans with a Static Shock movie during its recent FanDome event, asserting not solely that the movie was in improvement, but in addition a revival of the comedian sequence. There are additionally conversations round animated characteristic movies and a podcast, as effectively.

A brand new digital Static Shock comedian is ready to reach in February 2021, together with a Static unique graphic novel by Hudlin and artist Kyle Baker.

For more moderen DC information try all the biggest announcements from August’s DC FanDome and what to expect from DC’s upcoming Black Adam movie starring Dwayne Johnson.

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