Comic book legend Stan Lee is set to work on a “different kind of superhero” that UK viewers can look forward to in a new TV series. Actor James Nesbitt will play the role of the detective who is capable of controlling luck.
To be aired on Sky1, ‘Lucky Man’ will feature 10 episodes and will be helmed by Carnival Films, the production company responsible for ITV’s ‘Downton Abbey.’
The upcoming TV series will be the first UK TV drama made by the 92-year-old ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Spider-Man’ creator; its leading hero has also become a familiar character to comic book fans for the past years.
According to Lee, the concept of luck has long been an interesting subject for him, and he shares his excitement to finally contribute and share such interest with comic book fans all over the world.
“With all the creative projects I have worked on, I sure am a lucky man myself,” Lee shared.
Meanwhile, the series’ leading actor Nesbitt was recently recognized for his portrayal of Tony Hughes in BBC1 thriller series ‘The Missing.’ For the upcoming TV adaptation of Lee’s ‘Lucky Man’, the 50-year-old actor will play the role of British murder detective Harry Clayton who receives a charm from an unknown woman that allows him to create his own luck.
The ancient bracelet brings forth a change in luck for Clayton, who has been experiencing ill fortunes after his wife and child left him while his debts to a criminal organization boss pile up, causing the crime lord to send him death threats.
To be aired in 2016, ‘Lucky Man’ also rounded its cast including Eve Best, Sienna Guillory, and Amara Karan. Best made an appearance in BBC2’s political spy thriller mini-series ‘The Honourable Woman’ while Guillory previously appeared in three ‘Resident Evil’ films. Meanwhile, Karan made her film debut in the comedy-drama film ‘The Darjeeling Limited’ by Wes Anderson.
Other cast members include Omid Djalili, Darren Boyd, Jing Lusi and Kenneth Tsang.
Richard Fell, the series’ executive producer, already expressed his enthusiasm in taking part in the upcoming TV adaptation of the comic book story.
“Lucky Man is a different kind of superhero show – Stan has come up with an absolutely brilliant idea; something that we can all relate to,” Fell said.
The upcoming project is the latest TV show to focus on superheroes as it follows the release of Batman prequel ‘Gotham’, ‘Avengers Assemble’ spinoff ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’, and Captain America-inspired series ‘Agent Carter.’
In addition, the TV adaptation of ‘Daredevil’ from Marvel will debut on Netflix on April 10 while a ‘Supergirl’ pilot is in the works for CBS.
