DC Entertainment’s first dip into the DC Comics lesser knowns will come to us via Starman.
Warner Bros, by way of producer Dan Lin (The Box, Sherlock Holmes, Terminator Salvation), is developing a Starman movie about the titular superhero who has energy powers, can wield a gravity rod, and will probably be able to fly, but isn’t Superman. It’s in the very early development stages, so not much more is known about WB’s plans.
Which incarnation of the character they choose to go with and how they handle it will really change how I look at the project.
The Original Starman was a hokey looking pulp hero with goggles and got his power from a staff that he carries. While later versions still donned the staff, but less hokey outfits.
Personally I hope they go with the current Starman or a variation of them who didn’t carry the staff, but had a map of the multiverse in a star pattern on his suit. (Pictured above) His story was the far more interesting one as the hero dealt with schizophrenia.
I’d really like to see more of these lesser known characters getting their own movies.
