DC Comics are slowly beginning to take over the small screen with the upcoming Gotham, Constantine and The Flash, which are set to join the already-immensely successful Arrow. However it looks as if even more studios are eager to get in on the action, as American Cable Network TNT is reportedly close to securing a new television deal with Warner Bros.
If the deal is successful, TNT will be ordering a pilot for a live action Teen Titans drama series in the coming weeks. Although the show will be based on the adolescent superheroes previously seen in Cartoon Network’s popular animated series, the live action adaptation will be considerably darker and instead go by the name of ‘Titans’. The series will centre on Batman’s former sidekick (and ex-Robin) Dick Grayson, who has now taken on the mantle of a fearless saviour known as Nightwing. The report mentions that Nightwing’s group will consist of well known team members Raven and Starfire, but fails to namedrop any other super-powered players who will be joining Grayson and his Titans.
The inclusion of Grayson does seem to indicate that Batman will at least be referenced in order to connect the two former partners, and also create an interesting character with a compelling backstory for audiences. The potential series will be written and produced by Akiva Goldsman (I AM LEGEND, Fringe) and Marc Haimes (THE LAST WORD, MEN IN BLACK II). If Titans receive a full series order for the 2015 season, then it will be joining Arrow, The Flash, Constantine, Gotham and Supergirl in Warner Bros quest for DC Comics television domination.
Let’s hope that Nightwing and his colourful friends can be seen on the small screen this time next year!
Source: Variety
