Joss Whedon Developing Live-Action Marvel TV Series for ABC

Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon just became a very busy man.

The creator behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly is developing a live-action series featuring Marvel characters for ABC, Disney CEO Bob Iger said on a company earnings call Tuesday, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Comic-Con: 9 shiny moments from Firefly's 10-year anniversary

Iger also announced that Whedon would return to write and direct the upcoming Avengers big-screen sequel. Whedon, 48, wrote and directed the first movie, which brokethe  record for largest opening weekend ever ($207 million) in May and has since grossed $1.4 billion at the worldwide box office.

Details are scarce on the possible Marvel TV series, which would be Whedon's first show since Dollhouse got the axe in 2010.

Are you excited for Avengers 2? Which Marvel characters would you like to see make it to the small screen?

Editor's Picks

9:00PM ABC
8:00PM FOX
10:01PM NBC

Streaming

Find a TV Show

See more »

Advertisement
130523photo-Stana-Katic1

TV's Sexiest Crime Fighters

Check out Castle's Detective Beckett and more of the most arresting law enforcers on the small screen

Our Partners

Shop

Buy Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly Universe (Smart Pop series) from Amazon.com

From Smart Pop (Paperback)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $13.89 (as of 3:25 PM EST - more info)

Buy Apollo's Angels: A History of Ballet from Amazon.com

From Random House (Hardcover)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $26.19 (as of 1:02 PM EST - more info)

Buy Done The Impossible: The Fans' Tale of Firefly & Serenity from Amazon.com

From Done The Impossible (DVD)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $12.95 (as of 9:12 AM EST - more info)