Michael Chiklis Cast In Superhero TV Pilot, Writing Original Comic Series
Published on: 9th February, 2010
Following the last “Fantastic Four” film, Michael Chiklis was seemingly done with superhero properties completely. However, Chiklis has just traded one superhero family for another.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chiklis has been cast in a pilot called “No Ordinary Family” as the father of a family that has superpowers. The pilot was created for ABC by Jon Feldman and Greg Berlanti — who is also one of the screenwriters of the “Green Lantern” feature film. While Chiklis has previously portrayed The Thing in two “Fantastic Four” films, he is best known for playing Detective Vic Mackey for six seasons on “The Shield.” Chiklis reportedly received several pilot offers before accepting the lead role in this project.
Additionally, Chiklis is releasing a comic book series called “Pantheon” through IDW in April.
The series was originally called “Olympus” when it was announced a year ago. The newly renamed “Pantheon” chronicles the return of the Greek gods to Earth on the eve of Armageddon as they battle the Titans for humanity’s fate. The series was created by Chiklis, Anny Simon Beck, and comic book veteran Marc Andreyko (“Manhunter”).
The initial “Pantheon” miniseries will run for five issues and feature art by Stephen Molnar with covers by Joe and Rob Sharp.
Are you excited to hear that Chiklis is returning to television? Should “No Ordinary Family” look to the “Incredibles” for direction? And what are your thoughts regarding “Pantheon”? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comment section below or on Twitter!
