DC Films Static Shock movie in development

[Primal Slayer]

Static Shock film could be the center of a new cinematic universe produced by Jordan and his Outlier Society banner. "Outlier will be in the creative center of the Static feature and for Jordan, a comic book fan, this is an opportunity for not only for some world-building but to be directly involved in franchise-building. Should the first movie spark a hit, a multi-platform franchise could be born," the trade reports.
Michael B. Jordan to Produce Static Shock Movie for DC Comics

Michael B Jordan to produce....interesting.

 

[Enriquespy]

The cartoon was great.

 

[Sawyer]

One of the first casting suggestions I saw after this announcement was Caleb McLaughlin.

Could work.

 

[Gee]

The start of another MCU... Milestone Cinematic Universe!

 

[Gamma Goliath]

In an alternate universe Ava DuVernay or Ryan Coogler would absolutely crush this. I'm curious to see what talent they get around this.
Id throw Alex Hibbert in the mix for Virgil too.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

I actually think this is a job for Jharrel Jerome. He would be a great Virgil Hawkins.

 

[Micromind]

In an alternate universe Ava DuVernay or Ryan Coogler would absolutely crush this. I'm curious to see what talent they get around this.
Id throw Alex Hibbert in the mix for Virgil too.

So, not in this universe ?

 

[fan4stic]

Finally. This and Jamie Reyes Blue Beetle feel like no brainers to me. Come on, way to capitalize on the Iron Man and Spider-Man esque concepts, while also using the diverse angle. It's right there!

Coy Stewart?

 

[Sawyer]

I actually think this is a job for Jharrel Jerome. He would be a great Virgil Hawkins.

He’s great, but if they’re going for Virgil in high school, he’s getting up there in age. He’s 23 now, and I can’t imagine he’d be younger than like 25 by the time they’re ready to roll.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

So, not in this universe ?

Id like to think that they're busy with other projects or if they weren't already connected to super hero frabchises. Plus this might open the door for a talented unknown and hopefully black director to get a shot at something like this.

 

[metaphysician]

Michael B Jordan makes me interested. Reginald Hudlin being involved cools that interest considerably. So, we'll see.

 

[Asr]

Since MBJ's character in the MCU is dead, personally I wouldn't mind if he played a DC character now. Although I'm not sure who he could play.

I recently finished watching the entire Static Shock series on DC Universe (I missed it during its original run) and gotta say I'm looking forward to this!

 

[terry78]

I feel like he could play Ebon from the cartoon.

 

[Micromind]

Since MBJ's character in the MCU is dead, personally I wouldn't mind if he played a DC character now. Although I'm not sure who he could play.

I recently finished watching the entire Static Shock series on DC Universe (I missed it during its original run) and gotta say I'm looking forward to this!

ICON

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

He’s great, but if they’re going for Virgil in high school, he’s getting up there in age. He’s 23 now, and I can’t imagine he’d be younger than like 25 by the time they’re ready to roll.

I don’t know, I think he still could pull the high schooler look off, he has that baby face after all.

Dacre Montgomery could be Hotstreak if they don’t snatch him up to be the MCU’s Human Torch.

 

[Phoenix_Flare]

Micheal B should be the DCU version of Black Lightning who eventually comes to help Virgil learn more about his abilities.

 

[Detective Conan]

If Gear is in this, I hope he’s explicitly LGBTQ and don’t reduce his homosexuality to just a few subtle lines.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

In today's climate it'd nearly be a given, which isn't a bad thing by any means

 

[Luigi]

Finally! Almost lost hope that WB would ever get around to making a Static Shock film.

 

[dnno1]

Michael B Jordan to produce....interesting.

It's got to be better than "Sleight" with Jacob Lattimore. Just remember that, Mr. Jordan.

 

[BobJM]

STATIC SHOCK
directed by Rick Famuyiwa (produced by Michael B. Jordan)
music by Tyler the Creator & featured artists

Adapt the classic animated series, with modern updates to reflect the Black Lives Matter movement and gun violence in America--especially highlighted with Virgil's run-in with the police where he ends up being a victim in the chemical explosion that grants him his powers and his mothers' death from gun-related gang violence, respectively.

Virgil Hawkins is a senior in high school, living with his older sister Sharon & widowed father Robert in Dakota City, and soon gets mixed up with a local gang after seeking help following his run-in with a bully named Francis Stone at school. In a test to prove his loyalty to the head of the gang, Ivan Evans, Virgil is sent to a restricted area at the pier, where a gun fight breaks out and is interrupted by police helicopters. During the dispute with the police, chemical containers explode, releasing a gas that causes mutations among the people in the vicinity (an event that will be known as 'The Big Bang').

As a result, Virgil obtains the ability to create, generate, absorb, and control electricity and magnetism—he takes up the alter-ego of "Static," and must fight to protect his family, friends, & his city against the newly-powered Ivan Evans & Francis Stone.

Really take the opportunity to infuse the film with modern-day themes & music, akin to Marvel's Black Panther. If done with the same finesse, and respect for character & story, this film could be equally--if not more--culturally significant & successful.

Virgil Hawkins / Static: Jaden Smith, 22

family
Sharon Hawkins: Kiki Layne, 28

Robert Hawkins: Courtney B. Vance, 60

Jean Hawkins (flashbacks & photographs): Gina Torres, 51

villains
Ivan Evans / Ebon: Michael B. Jordan, 33

Francis Stone / Hotstreak: Lucas Hedges, 23

supporting
Richie Foley / Gear: Miles Heizer, 26

Adam Evans: Shameik Moore, 25

Freida: Jenna Ortega, 18

 

[Micromind]

Is Static going to be a teenager ? If yes, then they will not go for Jaden Smith.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

Yeah please keep Jaden Smith far from this project.

 

[BobJM]

A 22-year old can play a teenager in Hollywood. In fact, it’s typically the case.Tom Holland, case in point. Or Zendaya. Plenty others. Caleb McLaughlin would be a fine alternative too, and he’s only 19. But I think this would be a good role for Jaden, personally.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

Alex Hibbert is an actual teen, and he can act unlike Jaden imo.