del Toro to helm Hulk TV series
Posted by dailypop on November 22, 2010
The Incredible Hulk remains one of Marvel Comics most popular properties. Recognized internationally through various films, cartoons and tie-in products too numerous to list, the rampaging monster became a household name thanks to the 1970′s TV series starring Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner and body building legend former Mr. Universe Lou Ferrigno as Banner’s alter ego, the Hulk.
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After two attempts at a major motion picture adaptation that failed to meet the expectations of the film studios, it looks like Marvel is putting the Hulk back where they feel he works best, the TV market. Former Hulk scribe Jeph Loeb has been appointed as head of head of Marvel’s TV Division with the recently announced Hulk TV program the first official project set to launch.
Breaking news on the upcoming Hulk TV series comes via marvelousnews.com:
Guillermo del Toro and David Eick are finalizing a deal to create the new TV series version of “The Hulk” for ABC, which is being produced by Marvel TV and ABC Studios.
Marking this del Toro’s first TV project, the series will follow physicist Bruce Banner, who will be in his mid-twenties, less reactive and more energized as the world is still his oyster. As for the role of The Hulk, current talks of a mixture of prosthetics, puppetry and CGI combined to create the alter-ego of Banner. Del Toro will also oversee the designing of the Hulk character, which is expected to draw on previous comic books as well as the original Incredible Hulk TV series, with a few wild tweaks on the old look.
Marvel is looking to launch the series following the July 2012 release of The Avengers, which includes the Hulk character, so the series will probably be targeted for fall 2012.
Source: Deadline
cklockwork said
Why, oh why, can’t this show be made for HBO?
The Mouse, that’s why. And that is why the show will blow.
haha… seriously though, this show has a lot going for it: Loeb and del Toro? Together? Are you kidding me?! The only thing that has me worried is that it’s being made for Disney and ABC.
dailypop said
Well, Loeb is head of the entire Marvel TV Division, so i’m not sure in what way he’ll be working with del Toro. But I have to wonder how Disney’s involvement will or won’t impact future Marvel productions.
cklockwork said
I really think the Hulk, as a stand-alone character, is probably better suited for a mature audience. And with del Toro directing… such potential! Unfortunately, I doubt Marvel/Disney will ever come to that conclusion themselves. And certainly never on ABC… where this show will surely be aired after Extreme Makeover: Home Edition… practically guaranteeing I NEVER watch it.
King Hulk Marco said
Young Cklockwork, do try and keep an open mind. You might be surprised. For the record, the House of Mouse did allow a mere few years ago (how can I put it delicately?) an Adult Only Exhibition an either Disney World or Disney Land, I forget which. The point is, the programme might be better than you expect.
dailypop said
I think that Clockwork’s point is that not only is Disney involved but it’ll be on ABC and therefore will have lots of restrictions and budget constraints. I’m looking forward to it, but I agree that it’s a stacked deck of trouble.
King Hulk Marco said
I see what you mean my friend. Like you say, the only advice I can give is a wait and see policy.
cklockwork said
you’re right, i know. but i will say this: i totally agree with the decision to bring the character back to television. that fact alone already makes me way more excited about the project than another feature film. (though a del Toro directed film… hmmm… no, no… tv is good. I like this.)
King Hulk Marco said
You never know, he might do the odd episode. Which reminds me, I have been thinking of adding my words of wisdom to your site if that is okay with you Cklockwork?
cklockwork said
absolutely!! That’d be great!!
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