We tell you about Dean Lorey’s failed attempt to bring Hitman to television
In the intricate universe of DC Comics, there are characters who, while they may not reach the fame of Superman or Batman, have their own fascinating and complex stories that capture the imagination of their fans. One of these heroes is Hitmancreated by Garth Ennis and John McCrea, whose attempted leap to the small screen by Dean Lorey reveals the difficulties and passions behind comic book adaptations.
Who is the DC Comics hitman?
Tommy Monaghan, better known as Hitmanis a former Marine and Gulf War veteran who becomes a hitman. Operating out of the Cauldron, a lower-class Irish neighborhood in Gotham, this character is known not only for his skills with weapons and hand-to-hand combat, but also for his powers of X-ray vision and telepathy. He first appeared in The Annual Demon #2 and starred in his own 61-issue series.
Dean Lorey, who co-created the adult animated series Harley Quinn and its spin-off The Kite Man: Oh, yeah!shared in an interview with The Direct that he had previously tried to bring Hitman on television in a project for Syfy that ultimately did not succeed. Although the project Hitman never materialized, the character and his environment continued to influence Lorey, who integrated some of the film’s supporting characters Hitman In The Kite Man: Oh, yeah!
“We created Noonan’s bar, which naturally led to the inclusion of some of the characters from the film Hitman. I’ve always been a fan of HitmanIn fact, I developed a version with Garth Ennis for Syfy that never went forward,” Lorey explained. Characters introduced include Moe and Joe Double, Shawn Noonan, and Six-Pack.
A derivative with its own flavour
The Kite Man: Oh, yeah!derived from Harley Quinnfollows the saucy adventures of Chuck Brown, aka Kite Man (played by Matt Oberg), and his girlfriend Lisa Snart, aka Golden Glider (Stephanie Hsu). The pair venture into crime to support their impulse purchase of Noonan’s, Gotham’s seediest bar, where “everyone knows your name, but not necessarily your secret identity.” The series’ first season, consisting of 10 episodes, premiered on Max from July 18 to September 12, 2024.
Dean Lorey, along with Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern, not only created this spin-off but also participates in its executive production, along with the likes of Kaley Cuoco and Sam Register. So much The Kite Man: Oh, yeah! like the first four seasons of Harley Quinn are currently available on Max, with the fifth season scheduled to premiere in November 2024.
The Impact of Secondary Characters in the DC Comics Universe
While Tommy Monaghan He doesn’t enjoy the recognition of other heroes in the DC Universe, his influence extends beyond the pages of his series. The characters are liked Monaghan offer more perspective raw and realistic within a world often dominated by almost invincible figures. His ability to get in touch with the most human and dark side Gotham features a rich and complex narrative, appealing to fans of stories with psychological depth and moral conflict.
Comparing him to other similar DC anti-heroes Red Hood And Deadly blow, Hitman stands out for its less heroic and more pragmatic approach towards justice. This approach, combined with his ability to read minds and his X-ray visionlets you explore Gotham’s underworld in a way few can, marking a turning point in the way the characters are portrayed in television and film adaptations.
This behind-the-scenes story shows not only the intricacies of adapting comics for the screen, but also how unrealized projects can inspire new creative paths and enrich other works.