I’m not sure if this is the greatest of ideas but according to Comics Continuum and MTV, the folks at the CW are in the early stages of production on a Dick Grayson/Robin inspired prequel to fill the void that will be left when Smallville completes its eighth season. The working title thus far, The Graysons-is being helmed by same executive production team behind the upcoming Terminator (film) reboot, Chuck (NBC) and CW’s own Supernatural series. Here's more pertaining to the Robin series from MTV.com:
As “The Dark Knight” continues to establish itself as the movie of the year (a title which will no doubt only become more solid with the upcoming release of the mega-DVD), it’s no wonder that Hollywood is now looking for any opportunity to hop aboard the Bat-wagon.
Case in point, as Variety reports, the CW has announced plans for an all-new TV series based on Batman’s faithful sidekick, Robin. The series, currently being referred to as “The Graysons,” will follow the Boy Wonder’s pre-Caped Crusader days, similar to what the network did for the Superman mythos with “Smallville.” That said, it should come as no surprise that the folks behind “The Graysons” are “Smallville” executive producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, as well as “Chuck” executive producer, McG.
Furthermore, Variety also reports that “The Graysons” is being considered a potential replacement for “Smallville,” which has been widely speculated to be coming to a series finale within the next year.
“The Graysons” will be set in modern times, and follows young Dick “DJ” Grayson as he experiences the challenges of growing up, first loves, rivals, and the close-knit family life that will eventually inspire him to lead a life of crime-fighting alongside Batman on the streets of Gotham City.
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