DC Black Lightning Show from Flash Producer

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

http://screenrant.com/black-lightning-tv-show-dc-comics/

Not familiar with the character at all, but Greg Berlanti's been doing pretty good so far... interest piqued.

[TurtleTitan97]

YESS!!!!

Black Lightning is one of my favorite characters of all time! If I'm not mistaken, he was one of DC's earliest Black superheroes as well. :D

Thanks for sharing Cy. Seriously, this news made my day!

[Candy Kappa]

Awesome!

I hope we'll see the fake 'fro and man-cleavage costume.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

YESS!!!!

Black Lightning is one of my favorite characters of all time! If I'm not mistaken, he was one of DC's earliest Black superheroes as well. :D

Thanks for sharing Cy. Seriously, this news made my day!

Don't thank me, thank Berlanti... :twink:

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Wasn't he in 'Challenge of the Superfriends'?
That show rocked.

[TurtleTitan97]

Wasn't he in 'Challenge of the Superfriends'?
That show rocked.

You're confusing him with Black Vulcan, who was created as a substitute for Lighting since his creator wouldn't sign off on letting him appear in the show.

[raph27]

Holy crap, does this mean the Arrowverse will have five shows now? (Excluding things like Vixen and Constantine that either are smaller or don't run anymore.)

[MikeandRaph87]

Tony Isabella gave DC its second black/African American superhero with the subtly named Black Lightning. SuperFriends used him as a part of the diversity angel it went with for the Challenge season and a bit beyond. However he was renamed Black Vulcan to avoid paying his creator royalties.
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[ToTheNines]

Marvel makes Luke Cage, DCW makes Black Lightning. Thinly veiled, if you ask me.

[CyberCubed]

Who is Black Lightning? I vaguely remember a background character in either Justice League Unlimited or Young Justice like this, but he didn't do anything of importance.

Why not just make a show about Static Shock? If you gonna have a black guy with lightning powers, at least make it the cool kid who flies around on a manhole cover with dreadlocks.

[TurtleTitan97]

Fox has given a pilot production commitment for Black Lightning: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/greg-berlantis-black-lightning-gets-a-pilot-production-commitment-at-fox-a145060

[raph27]

Fox has given a pilot production commitment for Black Lightning: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/greg-berlantis-black-lightning-gets-a-pilot-production-commitment-at-fox-a145060

Does this mean it's in the Gotham universe instead of the Arrowverse, or another new universe entirely?

(They could pull a Supergirl and have it start out on its own universe and then have appearances from the CWverse.)

[TurtleTitan97]

Does this mean it's in the Gotham universe instead of the Arrowverse, or another new universe entirely?

(They could pull a Supergirl and have it start out on its own universe and then have appearances from the CWverse.)

Pretty sure it'll be in it's own universe.

[TurtleTitan97]

Black Lightning will be set in the Arrowverse and will air on the CW instead of Fox: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/black-lightning-joins-the-arrowverse-as-the-series-moves-from-fox-to-a148645

[Autbot_Benz]

this is the one show that doesn't interest me that much.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Black Lightning will be set in the Arrowverse and will air on the CW instead of Fox: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/black-lightning-joins-the-arrowverse-as-the-series-moves-from-fox-to-a148645

this is the one show that doesn't interest me that much.

Eh. I'd rather they fold and bring him in on Legends of Tomorrow. Not convinced he'll support an entire show.

Also, I'm suffering CW super-opera fatigue. I can handle Flash and Legends, but that's it.

[Autbot_Benz]

Eh. I'd rather they fold and bring him in on Legends of Tomorrow. Not convinced he'll support an entire show.

Also, I'm suffering CW super-opera fatigue. I can handle Flash and Legends, but that's it.

I mean out of all the DC Second/ Third Teir guys they go with Black Lightning.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I mean out of all the DC Second/ Third Teir guys they go with Black Lightning.

Every character deserves a chance to shine.

But not everybody deserves their own show, or movie, or comic series. Ain't no need for a Hawkeye movie, and I ain't convinced that there's not no need for a Black Lightning show.

[ProactiveMan]

You're confusing him with Black Vulcan, who was created as a substitute for Lighting since his creator wouldn't sign off on letting him appear in the show.

"You think I called myself Black Vulcan?!"

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[TurtleTitan97]

Character descriptions for Lightning, his daughters, and his ex were released, meaning we should be hearing about casting soon. Sounds like the show will be changing the setting to LA instead of Suicide Slums.


JEFFERSON PIERCE:

“Male, African-American, late 30s to 50. Handsome, fit, with an athletic build. Former 3-time gold medal decathlon winner who is now principal of a high school in South Central Los Angeles. A father figure to his student and hero to the local community. JEFFERSON is charming, charismatic, smart, and has both warmth and humor. He is devoted to his two daughters and remains deeply in love with his ex-wife LYNN. He also has a great passion for justice and a quick temper that he has spent years learning how to control. Think Idris Elba. LEAD.

JENNIFER:
Female. African-American, LEGAL 18 to play 16. JEFFERSON’s younger daughter. JENNIFER is a scholar athlete; beautiful with a lean, athletic runner’s build. She is the entitled feminist of the Pierce family. Independent and outspoken with a wild streak. SERIES REGUALR, ASP.

ANISSA:
Female. African-American, to play 22. JEFFERSON’s elder daughter. Beautiful, quick-witted and intelligent; intense and passionate. ANISSA has a great respect for her father. ANISA balances the demands of medical school with her duties as a part time teacher at JEFFERSON’s school. SERIES REGULAR, ASP.

LYNN: Female, African-American, mid 30s to 50. Exudes confidence and intelligence. Beautiful, but not to be trifled with. Can exhibit both great emotional depth as well as a flirtatious, mischievous side. SERIES REGULAR, ASP.

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/the-cws-black-lightning-character-breakdowns-and-synopsis-confirm-thunder-a148949

[TurtleTitan97]

Cress Williams has been casted as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/black-lightning-casts-hart-of-dixie-actor-cress-williams-in-the-lead-role-a149207

[Krutch]

I'd rather have an Aquaman series, but hey, I'll take it.

[saintsaucey]

Cress Williams has been casted as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/black-lightning-casts-hart-of-dixie-actor-cress-williams-in-the-lead-role-a149207

I love Cress. Big fan of him in 90210 and Hart Of Dixie and Friday Night Lights

He's 47. Only a year younger than Jesse L Martin who plays Joe West in Flash.

[TurtleTitan97]

Nafessa Williams (Code Black) & China Anne McClain (Jazmine from "House of Payne") have been casted as Lightning's daughters Anissa & Jennifer Pierce AKA Thunder & Lightning: http://deadline.com/2017/03/black-lightning-daughters-cast-nafessa-williams-china-anne-mcclain-cw-pilot-1202034638/

[Raph's Girl]

Nafessa Williams (Code Black) & China Anne McClain (Jazmine from "House of Payne") have been casted as Lightning's daughters Anissa & Jennifer Pierce AKA Thunder & Lightning: http://deadline.com/2017/03/black-lightning-daughters-cast-nafessa-williams-china-anne-mcclain-cw-pilot-1202034638/

China Ann will soon be seen in Descendants 2 as Uma, daughter of Ursula.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I'm really not sure how I feel about this show.

On the one hand, this character seems like a harder sell to a general audience; based on his notoriety and the fact that it's on CW, I doubt the pilot will be picked up.

However, it's a predominantly African-American main cast, and CW needs diversity to succeed. Kinda like Supergirl, which if it weren't aimed primarily at female audiences (and CyberCubed), I'm pretty sure wouldn't have made it past Season 1.

But then, CW seems to let shows stick around LONG past their quality. Looking at you, Arrow, Supernatural, Smallville, and maybe The Flash, too...

[TurtleTitan97]

Christine Adams has been casted as Jefferon's ex-wife from the comics, Lynn Stewart. Filming for the pilot will take place in Atlanta, Georgia: http://www.cbr.com/cw-black-lightning-christine-adams/

[Autbot_Benz]

First look at Black Lightning

http://i.imgur.com/b1amQNO.jpg

[Raph's Girl]

First look at Black Lightning

http://i.imgur.com/b1amQNO.jpg

Looks a bit Iron Man-esque. The mask seems a bit odd to me. :ohwell:

[TurtleTitan97]

First look at Black Lightning

http://i.imgur.com/b1amQNO.jpg

Not what I was expect, but alright.

The mask is somewhat odd though.

[saintsaucey]

Doesn't look a thing like iron man. Looks pretty damn good to me. Can't wait for this series.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

First look at Black Lightning

http://i.imgur.com/b1amQNO.jpg

Not bad. I'll give it a :tthumbsu:

[Autbot_Benz]

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Black Lighting is not part of the Arrowverse so they won't have to pander to the CW Shippers

[TurtleTitan97]

This looks freaking awesome! I dig the flashback costume and the modern one looks great in motion.

I'm glad The 100 will be the main threat. Wonder who they'll cast as Tobias Whale.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

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Black Lighting is not part of the Arrowverse so they won't have to pander to the CW Shippers

Huh.

I'll definitely watch the first season. We'll get one good season, and then CW will just start crapping the bed. Happens every time.

[Andrew NDB]

Apparently they've said this is not connected to the Arrowverse at all?

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Apparently they've said this is not connected to the Arrowverse at all?

Yeah, that'll stick. Neither was Supergirl at first.

[saintsaucey]

Yeah, that'll stick. Neither was Supergirl at first.

Supergirl was filming in another area (like black lightning) and on another network (which black lightning isn't. It has less of a reason to be in another universe than supergirl did. Ill give it a shot but I am less invested in it than I was supergirl because supergirl and flash always wanted to share but couldn't at first.

[Splinter the boss]

His mask is supposed to protect his identity, I'm assuming.

[Autbot_Benz]

First look at Black Lightning's Daughter Thunder in costume

https://i.imgur.com/jrjoeBQ.jpg

http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/01/04/black-lightning-first-look-at-thunder/

[Spike Spiegel]

The design of the mask makes her look kind of cross-eyed...

The more comic-accurate superhero costumes always look so funky in live action.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

The design of the mask makes her look kind of cross-eyed...

The more comic-accurate superhero costumes always look so funky in live action.

I dunno, the CW's Flash, Affleck's Batman, Snyder's Wonder Woman, and the upcoming Titans' Robin are all really really comic-accurate and don't look funky.

Well, I mean, the Flash kinda does but compared to Snyder's Flash... :tlol:

[TurtleTitan97]

Pretty strong debut episode tonight. Hope the rest of the season maintains this level of quality.

[Autbot_Benz]

This show is pretty good its basically DC's Luke Cage show. Cress Williams is really good as Black Lightning

[TurtleTitan97]

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[Autbot_Benz]

Just finished the Season. Man this is CW's best show to date. Its my second favorite CW show besides Legends with Flash ranking 3rd. I can't wait for Season 2. Totally gonna buy it when it comes out

[Autbot_Benz]

S2 is off to a good start. They just released Jennifer's Costume as lightning

https://i.imgur.com/PBvcnhQ.jpg

[Autbot_Benz]

Today marks the 1 year Anniversary of the show.

S1 debuted January 16th 2018.

I really have to say this is one of the better CW DC Shows. I hope it has at least 5 seasons

[Autbot_Benz]

3rd Season for BL

https://deadline.com/2019/01/the-cw-renews-10-series-arrow-black-lightning-charmed-legends-supergirl-dynasy-the-flash-riverdale-supernatural-1202546919/

[Autbot_Benz]

Season 4 announced on Twitter

[Andrew NDB]

Jeeze, what's going on with CW? Unlike Batwoman, Black Lightning is actually a decent enough show (at least when it's not preaching through the television at me)... but it began with 2.3 million viewers to coast by in season 3 with only 0.6 million viewers. That's a big hit.

[Autbot_Benz]

Jeeze, what's going on with CW? Unlike Batwoman, Black Lightning is actually a decent enough show (at least when it's not preaching through the television at me)... but it began with 2.3 million viewers to coast by in season 3 with only 0.6 million viewers. That's a big hit.

I Don't get it either. I think its one of the better CW shows. I think people are sleeping on it. I get Luke Cage vibes from it.

[Autbot_Benz]

Black Lightning
@blacklightning
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Oct 29
Freeland needs them. #BlackLightning Season 4 premieres Monday, February 8 on The CW!

[Autbot_Benz]

Season 4 is Black Lightning's Last

https://tvline.com/2020/11/20/black-lightning-cancelled-season-5-the-cw/

really sucks as that was a really good show.

[Autbot_Benz]

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