Set your watches for adventure because Warner Bros. and DC Films are developing an adaptation of the comic Hourman.
Per DC Fandom, Hourman is the legacy of a masked vigilante who uses a drug named Miraclo to give him incredible super-powers for exactly one hour. Rex Tyler is the original version, a scientist who created the chemical and fought crime during the Golden Age. Rick Tyler is his son and successor, the second Hourman. Matthew Tyler is a super-intelligent android created in the 853rd Century who traveled back into the modern era and held the position for several years
Chernin Entertainment will serve as producers, with Gavin Games and Neil Widener writing the script. For the moment, it is unclear which character will play Hourman in the upcoming feature.
According to reports, a film project based on Hourman has been in consideration over the past decade. In fact, a live-action adaptation revolving around the character almost happened in 2013, when DC began developing a series around the Rex Tyler character for the CW. Obviously, that project never came together, but the character Rex Tyler was eventually featured in DC's Legends of Tomorrow. With Hourman officially announced, DC's upcoming superhero slate includes films based on the characters Black Adam, Blue Beetle, and my personal favorite, Zatanna.
While Chernin is new to the comic book adaptation game, it's worth noting that they helped develop the Planet of the Apes trilogy. Known for its outstanding effects and ever-evolving story, the trilogy eventually earned $1.6 billion at the worldwide box office. With that kind of money associated with their name, it's easy to see why Warner Bros. would be interested in collaborating with them for Hourman.
What do you think of this news? Have you ever heard of Hourman before today? Is it cool that DC is choosing to develop a film based on a lesser-known character, or are you still waiting for your favorite character to appear on the big screen?