Powers (American TV series)
| Powers | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Brian Michael Bendis Michael Avon Oeming |
| Written by | Charles H. Eglee |
| Directed by | Michael Dinner |
| Starring | Lucy Punch Jason Patric Charles S. Dutton Carly Foulkes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Charles H. Eglee Brian Michael Bendis Michael Dinner David Engel |
| Producer | Karen Barragan |
| Original release | |
| Network | FX |
| Related | |
| Powers (comics) | |
Powers is an FX Network American television adaptation of the Powers comic book series that has finished shooting and is expected to begin airing in 2012.
History
The comic book debuted in 2000 by Image Comics and continued until 2004, when Marvel Comic produced it under the Icon Comics banner.[1] The comic book series involves homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim who investigate cases involving superheroes and supervillians with superhuman powers, which are common in their world. They work in a special homicide division called Powers. Sony Pictures had optioned the series for film production in 2001.[1]
In 2009, Brian Michael Bendis, creator of the comic book, confirmed plans to develop a Powers television show on the FX network as well as his involvement as the writer of the pilot for the show.[2] In February 2011, a greenlit pilot of the show scripted by Charles H. Eglee was announced as a co-production by Sony Pictures Television and FX Network.[1] Charles S. Dutton became the first castmember in May 2011 when he signed on to play Captain Cross.[3] Imminent filming in Chicago within weeks was announced in June 2011.[4] The following week, Lucy Punch was cast as Deena Pilgrim.[5] Katee Sackhoff had campaigned for the part.[6] Although FX was rumored to be courting Kyle Chandler for the part of Walker,[6] the next day Jason Patric was cast in the part.[7][8] Later in June, Carly Foulkes was cast as Retro Girl and Bailee Madison was cast as Calista.[9][10]
Filming began in Chicago in early July 2011 and ended in early August.[11][12] The series is slated to begin airing in 2012,[13] with a likely June 2012 air date if a full season is ordered.[12] FX hopes that the show will develop into a "gritty" crime drama much like its own The Shield or David Fincher's Seven and Zodiac.[14] Although the show is set in an imaginary world, the Chicago 'L' is prominent in the show.[12]
References
- ^ a b c Melrose, Kevin (2011-02-25). "FX Greenlights Powers Pilot". Spinoff. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Melrose, Kevin (2009-02-06). "Bendis confirms Powers TV series headed to FX". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Ching, Albert (2011-05-07). "Charles S. Dutton First Official POWERS Cast Member". Newsarama. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Ching, Albert (2011-06-15). "Bendis Says POWERS Pilot Is 'Filming In Just A Few Weeks". Newsarama. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2011-06-20). "Lucy Punch Set As The Female Lead In FX's Drama Pilot 'Powers'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ a b Porter, Rick (2011-06-21). "FX's 'Powers' pilot packs a (Lucy) Punch". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2011-06-21). "Jason Patric Set To Star In FX's 'Powers'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Hibberd, James (2011-06-22). "Jason Patric speaks out on FX's 'Powers' role". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Lesnick, Silas (2011-06-26). "Will go from T-Mobile Girl to Retro Girl". SuperHeroHype. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Filipponi, Pietro (2011-06-26). "POWERS TV Series Taps T-Mobile Model Carly Foulkes for Role of Retro Girl". The Daily Blam. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Filipponi, Pietro (2011-07-08). "First Photo from the Set of FX's New TV Series POWERS". The Daily Blam. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ a b c Holliday, Darryl (2011-08-11). "Chicago, cops & super-criminals in new TV pilot". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2011-08-12.
- ^ Sager, Matt (2011-06-27). "Carly Foulkes Joins 'Powers'". Comics Cavern. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (2011-08-06). "FX Boss Sees Powers as Chance to Do Serious, Gritty Take on Superhero Drama". TVLine. TVLine Media, LLC. Retrieved 2011-08-06.