A Hawkman live action movie? Could it possibly work? That's the "exclusive" word coming from Pajiba.com. I've never been the biggest Hawkman fan. I think there could be some potential for a Hawkman movie. I'm just not sure how well it would translate into live-action.
The problem with most superheroes trying to make the leap to the big screen is their looks just don't translate well. If we think about Hawkman's upcoming appearance on Smallville, it could put some doubt into your mind. For a character that is supposed to be a tough-ass warrior, seeing someone dressed up as him, it comes across as laughable.
According to the article, Warner Bros. is apparently looking to make Hawkman a tentpole franchise. It's being described as part Indiana Jones, part Da Vinci Code and part Ghost. Uh huh. Perhaps after seeing Michael Shanks actually perform the role on the January episode of Smallville, we'll have a better idea if this could work. I just can't see Hawkman as a "tentpole" movie. I would be curious to hear what the Hawkman fans have to say.