Koete Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Although Disney CEO Robert Iger revealed last month that three Marvel properties are being developed for live-action television, we’ve only known the names of two — until now. Variety reports this morning that Twilight screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg is writing and producing a series based on Jessica Jones, the superheroine turned private investigator, for a planned fall 2011 premiere on ABC. AKA Jessica Jones joins the previously announced Incredible Hulk and Cloak & Dagger in the television pipeline, but will likely be Marvel Television’s first project on the Disney-owned network. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, Jessica Jones debuted in November 2001′s Alias — ABC can’t use that title because of the Jennifer Garner series — a Marvel MAX comic about an embittered former superheroine who, after a traumatic experience, gives up her costumed identity and opens a detective agency. But once she settles in, she discovers her services are sought by clients with superhero connections. Rosenberg, who has been a producer and writer on Showtime’s Dexter, reportedly was drawn to Jones because the character is deeply flawed but with a biting sense of humor. Bendis will serve as a consultant. Rosenberg, Marvel Television’s Jeph Loeb, Marvel Entertainment’s Joe Quesada, Marvel Worldwide’s Alan Fine and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein are executive producers. Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 There's been talk of this for years. Glad to hear it's finally happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 YES. Freakin' awesome concept for a show, plenty of hero cameos to play with an a dynamite concept for a long term show. They can even set it in the Avenger-verse of the Marvel movies, that would be awesome. Just have the odd magazine from Iron Man in the background and have it all be a street level story set in that world. Basically, this should show Smallville how it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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