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Joss Whedon Developing Live-Action Marvel TV Series for ABC

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...

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Kate Stanhope

Joss Whedon just became a very busy man.

The creator behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angeland 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.

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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?