Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the writers/directors behind 21 Jump Street and The LEGO Movie, are working at bringing 1980’s icon The Greatest American Hero back to television. The original show centered around schoolteacher William Katt who acquires an alien suit that gives him super powers. The problem is that it comes with no instructions so he has to figure out the powers on his own. Lord and Miller will be producing the series with Rodney Rothman writing the script. Tawnia McKiernan, daughter of series creator Steven J. Cannell, will be acting as executive producer as well. No word yet on who will be playing the lead role. Read the new series synopsis below:
The new Greatest American Hero will chronicle inner-city teacher Isaac’s adventures after his discovery of a superhero suit which gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately for Isaac, he hates wearing the suit, and has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error because he quickly misplaces the suit’s instructions. He also has to deal with a government handler who has very different objectives than him and struggles as to whether he should use his newfound gifts to help others or just himself.
Source: Deadline