The 'Karate Kid' star is reportedly in contention to lead a digital series developed through Warner Bros' new initiative.
- Oct 27, 2014
AceShowbiz - Jaden Smith may join Warner Bros.' superhero slate, just like his mother Jada Pinkett Smith who stars in "Gotham" and his father Will Smith who is joining "Suicide Squad". Flickering Myth learns that the teen is considered to take on the lead role in "Static Shock".
The project is adapted from a graphic novel of the same name published by DC Comics imprint Milestone Comics back in 1993. "Django Unchained" producer Reginald Hudlin is tapped to oversee the upcoming live-action adaptation.
Developed as a digital series through WB's new division Blue Ribbon Content, it will focus on Virgil Hawkins who possesses advanced powers of electromagnetism. In the comics, the character later becomes a member of Teen Titans, a group of teenage superheroes in DC Universe.
Through their new initiative, WB is also developing a new "Mortal Kombat" series and a revival of cult classic "Critters".
