FOX makes put pilot commitment for new Marvel action-adventure series

Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Matt Nix and Marvel's Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory to executive-produce; Nix to write script; Marvel Television, 20th Century Fox Television to co-produce

FOX has made a put pilot commitment for a new Marvel action-adventure series, it was announced today by David Madden, president, entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

The untitled FOX Marvel project will focus on two ordinary parents who discover their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive. 

The series will be produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Marvel Television, with 20th Century Fox handling physical production.

"Developing a Marvel property has been a top priority for the network - and we are so pleased with how Matt Nix has led us into this thrilling universe," Madden said. "There's comic book adventure, emotional and complicated relationships, and a rich, existing mythology from which to draw. With the brilliant production crew behind this project, it has all the makings of a big, fun and exciting new series."

"Working with Marvel on a television series for FOX has been a professional dream for our head of development, Michael Thorn, and all of us at the studio," added Jonathan Davis, president, creative affairs, 20th Century Fox Television. "Matt, Lauren, Bryan, Simon, Jeph and Jim are a powerhouse team of creative artists, and we can't wait to get started on what will easily be one of this development season's most exciting new projects."

"Marvel Television is thrilled to be co-producing with 20th Century Fox Television on our first project," added Jeph Loeb, executive producer and head of Marvel Television. "Matt's a huge fan of 'X-Men,' and his take on 'X-Men,' with its rich characters and high-stakes adventure, is exactly the show we want on FOX. It's a great team of creative producers who will be making something entirely unique."