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[anaron]

EXCLUSIVE: After wrapping his fan-funded Veronica Mars movie, Rob Thomas is reuniting with the film’s co-writer Diane Ruggiero for a zombie drama series project based a DC property. The CW has put in development iZombie, which Thomas and Ruggiero will write based on the characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred and published by DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. iZombie, from Warner Bros TV and Rob Thomas Prods, is a supernatural crime procedural that centers on a med student-turned-zombie who takes a job in the coroner’s office to gain access to the brains she must reluctantly eat to maintain her humanity. But with each brain she consumes, she inherits the corpse’s memories, and with the help of her medical examiner boss and a police detective, she solves homicide cases in order to quiet the disturbing voices in her head. Thomas and Rugierro, who previously served as an exec producer on Thomas’ series Veronica Mars and Cupid, are executive producing with fellow frequent Thomas collaborators Danielle Stokdyk and Dan Etheridge.

http://m.deadline.com/2013/11/izombie-dc-comics-cw-rob-thomas-diane-ruggiero/

Well I'm in.

ETA:

TRAILER

*Premiering Tuesday March 17th (after The Flash)*

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Man, CW fucking firing on all cylinders.

 

[Oregano]

It's awesome how Arrow seems to have had a knock-on affect which Smallville never did. CW is quickly becoming the DC Comics Network.

 

[anaron]

Man, CW fucking firing on all cylinders.

Just give me Amazon, I BEG YOU

 

[ReiGun]

So is WB's plan to turn the CW into the DC (+ Vampire Dairies and Supernatural) channel? Cause goodness.

 

[Drakeon]

So is WB's plan to turn the CW into the DC (+ Vampire Dairies and Supernatural) channel? Cause goodness.

Might as well. It's not like their current lineup is doing gangbusters.

I'd like to see a Mr. Terrific tv show, think that could be done well.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Probably time to rename them to DC. They are absolutely killing it with DC shows. I just hope they are able to do them justice...they seem to work on very small budgets for the most part...

 

[bronson]

So, cancel the comic and make a TV show. Sound logic.

 

[slightconfuse]

Wonder what Roberson Consider the falling out He had with DC

Also that comic sounds like a chew rip off

 

[Tabby]

CW = The DC network.
Riding that Arrow success.

I'll watch it but they know we're all waiting for Amazon.

 

[iammeiam]

CW always has the most interesting series ideas. I hope this makes it to actual series; people behind it are solid.

 

[Malvingt2]

Amazon is on hold? correct?

 

[ReiGun]

Amazon is on hold? correct?

Yes. For what reason is anybody's guess.

 

[Alpende]

Sounds okay. Not to happy about the procedural part though.

 

[Penguin]

Sounds okay. Not to happy about the procedural part though.

It sounds like a fun twist

Zombies are in
Supernatural is in on their network
Female-lead so she'll be smoking hot

All-in

 

[King Allant]

god marvel should of just gave up. DC is really killing it in the television side.

 

[Penguin]

Seems like The CW has officially picked up the pilot for this.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50594

 

[anaron]

Seems like The CW has officially picked up the pilot for this.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50594

Thanks for posting it in here! We were discussing the pickup in the renewal/cancellation thread,

 

[KanyeEast]

So is WB's plan to turn the CW into the DC (+ Vampire Dairies and Supernatural) channel? Cause goodness.

You forgot the part about good looking beautiful teenagers. CW is all about good looking man and women who play teenagers.
edit: Wait sorry i forgot the part about all the love problems they have.

 

[ReiGun]

You forgot the part about good looking beautiful teenagers. CW is all about good looking man and women who play teenagers.

There were rumors of a Young Justice show being in the pipeline...

 

[Penguin]

You forgot the part about good looking beautiful teenagers. CW is all about good looking man and women who play teenagers.
edit: Wait sorry i forgot the part about all the love problems they have.

They found themselves a niche, one that I actually enjoy so good on em I guess.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Not familiar with the property, but isn't Chew being adapted into a TV series? Sounds similar in premise.

 

[Penguin]

Malcolm Goodwin, David Anders and Alexandra Krosney are the first three people to join the cast.

Seem to follow the CW's beauty rule and recycled rule. The uncle from The Vampire Diaries and Sara from Nikita

 

[Anticitizen One]

Is that Hourman tv series still happening?

 

[anaron]

Liv? Why

This seems to be a departure from the source material and I'm pretty bummed.

 

[Penguin]

The lead has been cast
And extremely easy on the eyes

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03...mciver/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[Mariolee]

The lead has been cast
And extremely easy on the eyes

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03...mciver/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

She's gorgeous. Big surprise coming from CW.

Show sounds promising, has anyone ever read the comics?

 

[anaron]

Robert Buckley was cast in the pilot and Rob Thomas will also be directing the pilot.

 

[JDSN]

Jesus Christ CW, hire some new people.

 

[Parallax]

There were rumors of a Young Justice show being in the pipeline...

is there a comedy base to it?

 

[maxcriden]

Ohh, Tinkerbell from OUAT. Good casting!

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

The lead has been cast
And extremely easy on the eyes

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03...mciver/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Goddamn.

CW gonna CW.

 

[Wiktor]

I didn;t even know Rob Thomas was behing this adaptation. Hype levels just increased by 200%

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

They nailed the casting. Rose McIver has been in my fave five for a while. Thank you CW. Goddam. I am humble.

 

[FalconSabre]

Glad to see an actress from one of the most underrated Power Rangers seasons get a chance to shine. Really hoping this one gets picked up.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

CW scores another Disney Era power rangers star.

 

[ReiGun]

So weird that no one is talking about this show. The showrunner is the guy who created Veronica Mars - which the internet adores - and it's a DC property starring a woman, something the company desperately needs. And yet, there's no buzz for it.

is there a comedy base to it?

Who knows? Last we heard of the rumors it was supposed to be a sequel to the cartoon, or at least involve the same characters. Of course, that was a while ago.

 

[Ithil]

Somehow read the title as "with Rob Zombie" and was confused.

 

[ivysaur12]

Rose McIver and Adelaide Kane (the lead on Reign) both starred on the same season of Power Rangers, something I learned from my previous life as the world's greatest babysitter.

WATCH HER MORPH

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

So weird that no one is talking about this show. The showrunner is the guy who created Veronica Mars - which the internet adores - and it's a DC property starring a woman, something the company desperately needs. And yet, there's no buzz for it.



Who knows? Last we heard of the rumors it was supposed to be a sequel to the cartoon, or at least involve the same characters. Of course, that was a while ago.

God, I hope this doesn't go the way of Reaper YEAH I STILL REMEMBER REAPER.

 

[anaron]

Rose McIver and Adelaide Kane (the lead on Reign) both starred on the same season of Power Rangers, something I learned from my previous life as the world's greatest babysitter.

WATCH HER MORPH

lol that's awesome

Hoping this bodes well for a series order.

 

[Wiktor]

God, I hope this doesn't go the way of Reaper YEAH I STILL REMEMBER REAPER.

Well....Reaper still got two seasons of greatness (more like 1,5, but whatever). But yeah, I miss it too. It's funny, because similiar, but infinitely worse Chuck got so many damn seasons, why Reaper so little

 

[vazel]

The lead has been cast
And extremely easy on the eyes

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03...mciver/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

The young attractive people CW loves to cast as the main characters in their shows is perfect for iZombie.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Rose McIver has the power to make this show a success. Can't wait for the cast photos!

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

The CW gets their procedural on. It ain't going to be like the comic. I for one am excited aout seeing a cool hip Rose McIver.

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.c...king-that-close-to-the-comic-rob-thomas-says/

 

[maxcriden]

The CW gets their procedural on. It ain't going to be like the comic. I for one am excited aout seeing a cool hip Rose McIver.

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.c...king-that-close-to-the-comic-rob-thomas-says/

Ah, that's awesome. Good interview, really gives me a lot of hope for the project. And David Anders in the cast, awesome. Rafa, this can be the next show only you I and like on the CW!*

*With the comic book and Rob Thomas pedigree, though, this one could break out a bit on GAF.

 

[daizydoesit]

I love the cw. And I watch most of the shows. But am I the only one that hates arrow? Getting half way through the first season was like pulling teeth.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

oh, Rose is the daughter on Masters of sex. I'm ok with this, that show is good.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Ah, that's awesome. Good interview, really gives me a lot of hope for the project. And David Anders in the cast, awesome. Rafa, this can be the next show only you I and like on the CW!*

*With the comic book and Rob Thomas pedigree, though, this one could break out a bit on GAF.

Tune it to The 100 tonight brah. Should be a treat. I think this can catch on with the CW crowd. Lots of tumblr potential.

 

[Rockandrollclown]

God, I hope this doesn't go the way of Reaper YEAH I STILL REMEMBER REAPER.

You should never forget Reaper. Show was amazing. Ray Wise will forever be my favorite Satan.