Graysons come to CW?

[moonshayde]

Please tell me no. Please.

Care of svgurl

CW's Graysons takes flier on Robin

*cries*

Don't touch my Dick Grayson. Don't. My fave Batman character. Noooooo.

I guess they are looking to have it replace SV if that show isn't renewed. If SV is renewed, it could play alongside SV. So, what that would do to SPN, I don't know.

It's being produced by Smallville's Souders and Peterson, and Supernatural's McG.

Mind you, I was super skeptical of Smallville when it first aired and was surprised that I enjoyed it. But I remain skeptical for a show like this. What kind of story can you tell about a boy before he is taken under by Bruce Wayne? I don't want to think about how bad this will conflict with Batman canon. I sort of go lalalalala with Smallville as it is.

I still think they should just go with a Green Arrow spin-off. Oh well. We'll see.

Comments

[jeannev.livejournal.com]

I imagine the reason this is more attractive to them then a GA spin-off is that this is likely to skew younger, since it seems that Dick will be a teenager.

I'm not sure its anything I'd be interested in, personally.

[aurora-novarum.livejournal.com]

So will this be Robin: The Wonder Years?

I do like the "acrobat" background of young "Master Dick". (Hee, they even mentioned Nightwing in the Variety article! I still have the issue where he became nightwing! [/comic geek]

[sexyfemalealien.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm sure we're not the target demographic for this, either. These networks only care how many high school boys watch a show, and the rest of us can go jump in the lake. Because after all, high school boys control the nation's wealth and don't pirate 90% of their viewing . . .

[flynn-boyant.livejournal.com]

I can't help it I *shudder* at the thought of this.

Maybe it will be better than I think. But..........ugh.

[gategrrl.livejournal.com]

Uh. That sounds like it might last for a short miniseries.

But a *series*?

[gembat.livejournal.com]

Ugh.... why don't they just do a full-fledged Justice League spinoff? That seems to be what they're attempting to have Smallville turn into, simply without Clark ever getting any powers or doing anything useful. Will DC not let them or something? *sigh* Leave poor Robin alone, guys.

[carpenyx.livejournal.com]

Doesn't make much sense but it's really all about the ratings & money, sadly. I'd prefer a Green Arrow spin-off. I've been wanting one for ages. :P

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

I think it'd be smarter to do a JLA/GA spinoff, really. Because they have an established fan base and can play off of that. This sounds like a really bad idea. :\

[jedishadowolf.livejournal.com]

I don't want a show about Dick before he got to be Batman's ward though...:( I don't want to see what they do to canon on that, it'll just mess with me, much like Birds of Prey did (granted I actually liked it but it still messed with me). I'm with you - a Green Arrow or Justice League spinoff would be happy indeed. I'm loving Green Arrow. :)

[destina.livejournal.com]

I thought the word was already out this is SV's last season. God, I hope so. Anyway, this show = bad idea.

[dizzy4411.livejournal.com]

I cannot believe they are making this show. There is NO WAY this is a good idea. I can't imagine what'll happen as the show continues and Dick ages. It is just mind boggling. :(

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Eeep!! Nooooo!!

*Cries*

*hugs you*

They screwed up the Superman mythos... As much as I DID adore Smallville - *shudders*