DC's HOURMAN TV Series In The Works At The CW

DC's HOURMAN TV Series In The Works At The CW

We knew we'd be seeing more DC Comics based tv from the CW, and now the next one has been revealed. Michael Caleo (The Sopranos) will pen a new drama series based on classic JSA member Rex Tyler, aka 'Hourman'. Read on for more.

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By MarkCassidy - Nov 05, 2013 09:11 AM EST
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Source: THR



The Hollywood Reporter have revealed the next CW series based on a character from DC Comics, and it's leaning a bit more to the obscure side than the likes of Arrow or The Flash: Hourman! According to the site, the show will center on a "brilliant-yet-troubled pharmaceutical analyst who discovers that the visions that have plagued him since childhood are actually glimpses of tragic events occurring one hour in the future. Determined to win back his ex-wife and son, he heroically prevents these tragedies from unfolding, finding both purpose and redemption along the way." The character was actually glimpsed in a previous CW show, Smallville, as a member of the Justice Society Of America. In the comics he's been on that teams roster, as well as the Freedom Fighters, All-Star Squadron and the Justice League. THR also report that the CW are still "mulling over" that Amazon series, which would focus on the early days of Wonder Woman.

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jlabatman
jlabatman - 11/5/2013, 9:11 AM
Let's see how the Flash does before putting in someone like Hourman, who nobody really cares about or even knows!
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 11/5/2013, 9:18 AM
Whoa DC is ruling the small screen huh? I just want to know if all these tv shows are in the same universe as Man of Steel.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 11/5/2013, 9:18 AM
Jesus Christ! How many shows are we getting?! The avenger, arrow, flash, supposedly Wonder Woman, and now hourman!
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 11/5/2013, 9:20 AM
MarvelStudios

It's no surprise Dc runs the small screen. From animation to live action, Dc owns it. Even though Smallville has its fair share of haters, it still lasted ten seasons.
LMB10
LMB10 - 11/5/2013, 9:23 AM
Nobody loses anything... If you want to watch the show, you watch it. If you don't, you don't. It's simple as.
Malcopunch
Malcopunch - 11/5/2013, 9:34 AM
Screw it..i want to see a Team TV Show starring all of DC TV Characters: Arrow, Flash, Constitane, Jim Gordon and Hourman...get on it DC!!!!!
Moohika
Moohika - 11/5/2013, 9:37 AM
They better connect all these to each other and to Man of Steel or this is all for naught!
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 11/5/2013, 9:37 AM
So... does this mean DC are going to have a separate TV universe and film universe?
johnboyMCU
johnboyMCU - 11/5/2013, 9:38 AM
its awesome that we get so many comic book movies and tv shows from marvel and dc!!!!!!!!!
ParisSun
ParisSun - 11/5/2013, 9:39 AM
Too bad it's not an A&E instead of emo teen girl CW. Hourman is a great character that needs to be on a real network.

Now it's just doomed to get ratings of 1.0 and below and only be watched by the Hart of Dixie crowd.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 11/5/2013, 9:39 AM
Yesssssssssssssssssssss this could lead to a Sandman show as well!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/5/2013, 9:40 AM
Don't know much about Hourman. Would rather see Black Lightning or Dr. Fate.
RexDartEskimoSpy
RexDartEskimoSpy - 11/5/2013, 9:40 AM
That's not Hourman. That sounds more like an action oriented version of Early Edition. I bet they'll borrow 24's real-time gimmick. I wonder what Abercrombie & Fitch model they'll cast as the lead...
Fastestmanalive
Fastestmanalive - 11/5/2013, 9:43 AM
AWESOME!!! Love me some classic DC heroes. And love that they are going obscure.

Though a bit corny its still classic and golden age.

Originally Rex Tyler would take a pill that would give him strength for one hour. In the 90s they updated him to some type of android or something.

I wonder if he will put on a costume and go superhero or its just the idea.

Hope this actually happens.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 11/5/2013, 9:45 AM
Give me a Live Action Sandman!

DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 11/5/2013, 9:46 AM
With Arrow doing well and Flash, Gotham and Constantine already in preproduction, I'm not surprised by this. We'll probably see even more of these announced soon
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 11/5/2013, 9:47 AM
Even Sand will work for me as well.

MJPETTY7
MJPETTY7 - 11/5/2013, 9:47 AM
I would totally watch an Hourman series... I really would.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 11/5/2013, 9:48 AM
Cracks me up that DC can do all this with Animation, Video Games, and Television, but frick for movies!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/5/2013, 9:48 AM
LOL. That's f@cked up, beto!
dckizzle
dckizzle - 11/5/2013, 9:53 AM
Cool dc
RexDartEskimoSpy
RexDartEskimoSpy - 11/5/2013, 9:58 AM
Prettyboy Cheekbones is Rex Tyler in 46 Minutes Man, this fall on the CW!
ParisSun
ParisSun - 11/5/2013, 10:04 AM
Another Glee alum, Darren Criss will be cast as Hourman and maybe they will cast Chris Colfer for Nightwing.
tron21full
tron21full - 11/5/2013, 10:07 AM
Wow, first Smallville,Arrow, The Avenger, now Hourman. Bring the original Sandman and Wonder Women but also i want Blue Beetle, The Flash and what happened to SYFYs Booster Gold?
126thst
126thst - 11/5/2013, 10:08 AM
I hope DC doesn't spread themselves too thin with all these TV shows. Also, it will be hilarious if this character gets a TV show before Wonder Woman.
Shadowelfz
Shadowelfz - 11/5/2013, 10:08 AM
Hourman? Of all the characters... Hourman? Jesus DC.
mikesinuman
mikesinuman - 11/5/2013, 10:10 AM
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mikesinuman
mikesinuman - 11/5/2013, 10:18 AM
rip Nick Cardy.
Super12
Super12 - 11/5/2013, 10:29 AM
I like it. This will be one of those shows that most people wont even realize is associated with Arrow, Superman and batman etc. just a cool story with a cool premise. Could be really interesting
Supershadowbat
Supershadowbat - 11/5/2013, 10:30 AM
Love it! Hourman has always been one of my favorite Golden age superheroes. I wonder if they will put the show in a 1940s or present day setting. May lead to a JSA series if successful.
redkrypton
redkrypton - 11/5/2013, 10:43 AM
They seem to be giving Hourman a Sandman-like power, with an "hour" theme. Personally, I think they should look at the Sandman Mystery Theatre issues in which Rex Tyler appears and work with a similar concept: Pre-WWII Rex, using his powers/pills essentially on a "for-hire" basis. Not even a costume at that point. No real need for a costume if he is able to use his powers/pills sufficiently to keep the idea in the viewers' minds that he has them.
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