Stan Lee’s influence has come to tower over the contemporary surge in comic-book adaptations, but even his expansive oeuvre has some underdeveloped patches. The 85-year-old touchstone has teamed with Showtime to develop a series, Hero, centered on the emergence of a gay superhero icon.
The hour-long series will be based on Perry Moore’s 2007 novel of the same name
about a teenage boy whose emerging superpowers are accompanied by
questions about his sexuality. The story delves into his adult life and
how his multiple secret identities complicate his life. Moore is
working on the script now.
Showtime has long had ties to gay original programming, including the long-running British import Queer as Folk and The L Word, which begins a new season in January.
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Showtime has long had ties to gay original programming, including the long-running British import Queer as Folk and The L Word, which begins a new season in January.
Related links:
News: Steven Spielberg-Diablo Cody's Tara set for Jan.
News: Leisha Hailey lands L Word spin-off on Showtime
News: Weeds spin-off in the works
Got news tips for Paste? E-mail news@pastemagazine.com.

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