A Static Shock movie is in development – DC FanDome

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

During a surprise panel at DC FanDome, it was announced that imprint Milestone would be reintroduced to the DC Comics family. Milestone, which featured a focus on heroes of color made by African-American artists and writers. One of the biggest superheroes to come from the Milestone label is Static Shock. It was announced by producer Reginald Hudlin (HOUSE PARTY, BOOMERANG, DJANGO UNCHAINED), that Warner Bros is developing a big-screen take on the character.

For those unfamiliar, Static Shock (aka Static) is a metahuman who gained the ability to harness electromagnetism after contact with a dangerous chemical. Static has appeared numerous times over the years in various forms of media. There is even a framed copy of Static #1 visible in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Voice artist Phil LaMarr, who has voiced Static in animated form, was present during the panel.

There was no word on the status of the project aside from the development news, so who knows what filmmakers or cast would be interested in bringing Static to life.

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