TV Gossip, spoiler, and news columnist for Entertainment Weekly, Michael Ausiello, had some good news for comic book fans to report via Twitter tonight; Fox has given Human Target a go as a new fall series based on the strength of the pilot. The show, based on a DC, and later Vertigo comic, will be the second try for a TV version of the story. The first try lasted only seven episodes and will likely not be referenced in this version. Mark Valley is starring as Christopher Chance, the titular character, and will be supported by Jackie Earle Hayley and Chi McBride.
No word yet on how many episodes will be ordered or when the show will air.
It will be interesting to see what other show the series is paired with, as the fate of both Dollhouse and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, two series that might be naturals, are up in the air. Fox’s other sci-fi series, Fringe, has already been given a full second season order.
Hollywood Reporter later confirmed the news.
May 13th, 2009 at 5:31 am
I cannot wait for this show.
May 13th, 2009 at 7:29 am
WOW! Great news! Human Target is one of my favorites!
Maybe now DC will finish publishing the series AND collect the older stories, WOOHOO!
May 13th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Great, as long as it motivates DC to collect the remainder of Milligan’s HT series.
May 13th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
I hope this is based more on Vertigo and not the DC book. And Vertigo needs a credit at the end of each episode!
May 13th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
They need to pair it with Dollhouse!
May 14th, 2009 at 1:05 am
I’d love to get excited about this, however I see it going the same route as Dollhouse. And Firefly. And Tru calling. And Wonderfalls… *sigh*
May 16th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Awesome news. hope it’s a good show, Oh and by the way, “Dollhouse” has been renewed.
May 18th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles has been canceled.
May 18th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
@Unit99 – Even if it is more Vertigo-inspired, the character originated at DC so it’s unlikely we’ll see any kind of official “based on the Vertigo comics…” or anything like that. Besides, from Warners’ and Fox’s perspective, DC Comics is a more marketable name.