The Phantom Live-Action TV Series in the Works From Reginald Hudlin
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Reginald Hudlin, known for directing "Candy Cane Lane" and "Sidney," is developing and directing a live-action TV series based on Lee Falk’s classic comic strip "The Phantom" for Hearst-owned King Features.
- "The Phantom," debuting 90 years ago and considered the first costumed superhero, has a global readership of over 29 million, with strong markets in the Nordics, Australia, Brazil, the UK, Europe, and India.
- Recent revitalizations include the "Phantom 2040" webcomic and a new comic book series launched by Mad Cave Comics in 2025, with plans for further releases and an immersive location-based entertainment experience later this year.
- Hudlin brings extensive comic book experience, having written Marvel’s "Black Panther" and co-owning Milestone Media, which is developing a "Static Shock" feature film.
- King Features emphasizes that partnering with Hudlin aims to create a series that honors the source material and appeals to both longtime fans and new audiences worldwide.
