A pilot script for a one-hour drama series adaptation of DC Comics’ Booster Gold has been ordered by SyFy, Collider is reporting. If picked up, the series will be brought to the cable network by Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions, in conjunction with Warner Horizon Television.
‘Fringe’s Andrew Kreisberg, who last worked with Berlanti on ABC’s ‘Eli Stone,’ has signed onto write and executive produce the script for ‘Booster Gold.’ Berlanti previously garnered attention with the SyFy network on its show ‘Warehouse 13,’ and its feature-length film ‘Red Factions: Origins.’
‘Booster Gold’ will follow a washed-up athlete from the future who travels back in time to the present. He aims to become the greatest superhero of all time. However, his main goal is to chase fame and money, instead of chasing criminals. In the process, Booster Gold realizes that being a hero takes more than having a great smile, and the future doesn’t happen without protecting the present.
Booster Gold previously appeared on television in the 10th and final season of ‘Smallville,’ earlier ts year. The appearance is believed to be the push to create an entire series based on the character.
Written by: Karen Benardello
