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 HBO
10:00PM AMC

Streaming

Find a TV Show

See more »

Advertisement
130518photo-julianne1

Julianne Moore: Hot or Not?

Do you like her look? Check out the week's best and worst celebrity fashion statements

Our Partners

Shop

Buy Undead TV: Essays on Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Amazon.com

From Duke University Press (Paperback)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $19.39 (as of 5:47 AM EST - more info)

Buy Firefly: The Official Companion: Volume One from Amazon.com

From Titan Books (Paperback)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $14.90 (as of 8:52 AM EST - more info)

Buy The Angel of Death from Amazon.com

(Amazon Instant Video)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy New: $1.99 (as of 12:41 PM EST - more info)