According to TVInsider, Fox is working on getting the X-Men their own television series. Fox Entertainment Chair Gary Newman stated they are in negotiations to develop an X-Men television series. The problem with all of this is while Fox's parent company 20th Century Fox owns the films rights, a live action television series needs a blessing from Marvel. According to Newman, things are looking up though:
"It's in negotiations," Newman confirms. "We're cautiously optimistic, we had a good meeting with them. That will not be on a fast track creatively. This is just the deal, now we have to find the creative."
As of right now, there is no script or concepts because they are still working on the finer points of this deal to make the show a reality. Newman says the show won't be ready before the 2016-2017 season. There's been rumors in the past about this deal and show, but this is the first time there is confirmation.
With shows like Flash, Arrow, Gotham, The Walking Dead, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. all becoming hits, now is the time to strike while the iron is hot and it's only a matter of time before we see one of Marvel's hottest teams get a television series of their own.
What would you like to see on a live-action X-Men television show? What's your ideal team line-up?
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