One of the more interesting series of the early 80’s involved The Greatest American Hero, partially because the show had to rename its lead character in the midst of its run because he had the same name as the man that tried to assassinate Reagan. Beyond that, it was a standard 80’s kind of silly superhero show that had fun with itself and made for a good time with Robert Culp as the FBI agent and William Katt as the titular hero. And it had a catchy opening song.
But now Fox is looking to reboot it on their network and they’re bringing in the “it” people for revivals right now with The LEGO Movie directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who also did 21 Jump Street. The new project has the pair serving as executive producers along with the daughter of the original creator, Steven J. Cannell, with Tawnia McKiernan. The pilot is being written by Rodney Rotham, who is also serving as an executive producer.
Plot concept: The series 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 should use his newfound gifts to help others or just himself.
[Source: Deadline]