Pamela Anderson is in the process of giving an obscure comic book character her own TV series. The show will center around Barb Wire, an obscure character from Dark Horse’s 90s imprint Comics’ Greatest World.
Sources allegedly revealed to Deadline that the show will be Anderson and her two sons’ new company, And-Her-Sons Productions’ very first project. In collaboration with UCP and Dark Horse Entertainment, the upcoming series will follow the adventures of bounty hunter Barbara Kopetski.While the show is new, this isn’t Anderson’s first encounter with the character who made her debut in 1993’s Comics’ Greatest World: Steel Harbor. The actress portrayed the titular character of Universal Pictures’ 1996 film adaptation of the comic book, simply titled Barb Wire. Although Anderson has played the character in the past, she will not be portraying her in the TV series. However, since not much is currently known about the project, she might appear on-screen in a different role. Deadline’s sources also revealed that the show’s tone will be entirely different from the original movie.
What Barb Wire’s Revival Means For Indie Comics
When it comes to comic book movies and shows, Marvel and DC completely steal the spotlight. The occasional indie title slips in every once in a while, but the Big Two definitely dominate the superhero market. So, a character from Dark Horse Comics, especially one from an obscure imprint, could be huge for all publishers.Maybe it’s about time Marvel and DC stepped aside and shared the stage with their comic book colleagues. There are so many great stories, heroes, and villains from independent creators and the companies that support them who deserve some time in the limelight, too.
Our Take On A Barb Wire Reboot
Being an unofficial comic book expert, I am incredibly excited about this series. Although I’m not the biggest fan of Barb Wire herself, I love Dark Horse Comics and have the utmost respect for them. And, I’d never complain about more content to consume and bringing their characters to a broader audience.
- Release Date
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May 2, 1996
- Runtime
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98 minutes
- Director
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David Hogan
- Writers
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Chuck Pfarrer
- Producers
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Brad Wyman, Mike Richardson, Peter Heller
