Fox May Release X-MEN TV Spin-off HELLFIRE CLUB In Early 2017

Fox May Release X-MEN TV Spin-off HELLFIRE CLUB In Early 2017

Fox chairman and CEO Dana Walden had some updates from Fox's Winter TCA panel. The X-Men TV spin-off Hellfire Club could possibly premiere later this year but is more likely for a 2017 release.

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By MarkJulian - Jan 15, 2016 03:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel
Source: /Film

At the Fox portion of the winter TCA, the network gave updates on several projects, including the X-Men spinoff TV series, Hellfire Club. When asked how soon the show could premiere, Fox CEO Dana Walden said it's possible but unlikely the show debuts this year.

"Unlikely it would be the fall.  Potentially midseason but no immediate plans. We’re still working on Hellfire Club. Obviously those executive producers are very busy with the film franchise and the FX show, so not sure."

Hellfire Club will be a period drama, set in the 1960s.  The series will be jointly produced by 20th Century Fox and Marvel Television.  Serving as executive producers are Evan Katz, Manny Coto, Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory.  Patrick McKay and JD Payne are writing the script from a story first concieved by Katz and Coto.  

The Hellfire Club superhero drama is one of two Marvel television projects at Fox.  The network is also developing a TV series around Prof. X's estranged son, David Haller.

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BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 1/15/2016, 3:44 PM
...I still don't understand how this would work.
DallasAvenger
DallasAvenger - 1/15/2016, 3:51 PM
Hopefully the show will make the Hellfire Club at least half as cool as they are in the comics. First Class was an okay movie but that Hellfire Club was nothing approaching how amazingly interesting they are as a group in the comics.
TheRedCondom
TheRedCondom - 1/15/2016, 3:53 PM
Jeph Loeb is producing this? A joint production with Marvel Television. This makes things interesting.
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 1/15/2016, 3:54 PM
SWEET! Now we'll get inaccurate versions of a bunch of characters that nobody cares about. Dazzler's probably going to be the coolest character on there.
TheIronDuck
TheIronDuck - 1/15/2016, 3:55 PM
The only interesting aspect of these shows existing is the mystery of what if anything Marvel got from fox for letting them make these.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/15/2016, 4:02 PM
Marvel DEFINITELY got something in return. This is a business first and foremost. Rarely, are you going to do anything just out of the kindness of your heart. It's all about favors and deals. Marvel allows Fox to run these shows, Fox for damn sure gave something up for it.





Or Fox owes Marvel one; owe them a BIG favor in the future.


eddyxx
eddyxx - 1/15/2016, 4:06 PM
Can you take out the 's and the capitalized M on your title. Its a very confusing title to this news post.
SAMURAI36
SAMURAI36 - 1/15/2016, 4:09 PM
@WruceBayne:

You mean, like the MCU?
SAMURAI36
SAMURAI36 - 1/15/2016, 4:10 PM
Wow, LOL @ people worrying about how this would work, instead of just enjoying it.

What a buncha weirdos.
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 1/15/2016, 4:22 PM
"Wow, LOL @ people worrying about how this would work, instead of just enjoying it.

What a buncha weirdos."



We are suppose to enjoy something that still doesn't exist?...K Den
JamesMann
JamesMann - 1/15/2016, 4:23 PM
Marvel Television and Marvel Studios are two separate entities.

There was no "deal"

Do you think they'd be willing to sell so many character rights for two tv shows?
DallasAvenger
DallasAvenger - 1/15/2016, 4:25 PM
@SAMURAI36 What exactly do you think we do around here?
AlaRebeIde
AlaRebeIde - 1/15/2016, 4:25 PM
Why make a show without Sebastian Shaw? He is already dead, or they are going to revive him, or create more plot holes in their shared universe?

Kinda skeptical about this one.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 1/15/2016, 4:27 PM
I could see this being a good show if they introduce the proper characters
JSamueliaml8
JSamueliaml8 - 1/15/2016, 4:43 PM
eh....
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 1/15/2016, 4:57 PM
Oh, look.....SAMURAI36 is here to tell everyone how superior DC is to Marvel.............

You are the broken record that has played, WAY too many times
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 1/15/2016, 4:58 PM
This show though..............Keep reaching Fox
AlaRebeIde
AlaRebeIde - 1/15/2016, 5:02 PM
@Crabnado but Hiram is not the guy from the XVII century?
You are right about the similaries between Sinister and movie Shaw, but like i said, im just skeptical, i really hope that they pull off a good project, i just want it to make sense in their shared universe cause i really liked FC and DoFP.
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 1/15/2016, 5:09 PM
"Unlikely it would be the fall. Potentially midseason but no immediate plans. We’re still working on Hellfire Club. Obviously those executive producers are very busy with the film franchise and the FX show, so not sure."

So basically, we are jerking each other off in this article. I prefer McGee to do mine, but I will take what I can get
JSamueliaml8
JSamueliaml8 - 1/15/2016, 5:28 PM
I'd honestly prefer New Mutants be a tv show rather than a movie.
AlaRebeIde
AlaRebeIde - 1/15/2016, 6:11 PM
@GliderMan I dont wanna look like a hater, but i got the same feeling. It seems that they dont have a plan for the long run, or at least its the impression that i got from them.

Still looking forward for Deadpool and AoA tho.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/15/2016, 6:17 PM
BREAKING NEWS: HELLFIRE CLUB LOSES SHOWRUNNERS, WON'T GO TO PILOT

http://www.slashfilm.com/x-men-hellfire-club-premiere/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Never had much faith in this show
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 1/15/2016, 6:42 PM
@ComicsBornAndBred

Wellllll, they also did say...

Sources say Fox remains committed to Hellfire and wants to get it completely right as the X-Men franchise remains a valuable asset for the company.

So, it might not be happening for now but it's not completely off the table. Good to hear they aren't rushing to grab new writers. Another 24 series is tiring, but luckily it won't be the same protagonist.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 1/15/2016, 6:44 PM
My only thing is, they killed off Emma, Azazel and Shaw so who else would be left to make the show even more interesting??
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/15/2016, 6:46 PM
@TheRationalNerd true but it's really disheartening to have your showrunner dump you for a reboot; one that's not needed too. 24 reboot is tiring I agree man.

Personally, I think Hellfire needs to be on a better network than Fox. Maybe put it on FX with Legion.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/15/2016, 6:48 PM
@TheRationalNerd I agree. Azazel and Emma Frost are two charcaters with some deep mythology. They both needed to be expanded upon after First Class. With thentimelime.being, idk, foxed after DOFP, maybe they could comeback somehow
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