Jan 3, 2008 by The MovieWeb Team

Stephen Herek Is Directing Greatest American Hero

Stephen Herek, director of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, is bringing The Greatest American Hero to the screen, according to IGN.com, by way of ProductionCharts.com. The film is an adaptation of the 1980's TV series of the same name, which starred William Katt as Ralph Hinkley.

No details are currently forthcoming about who might be starring in the film. Herek has previously directed Critters, 101 Dalmatians and The Three Musketeers, so mixing action and comedy is familiar ground for him.

Stephen J. Cannell, who created the television series of The Greatest American Hero, is on-board with the film as a producer.


Sources: IGN.com, ProductionCharts.com

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Comments (13)

  1. SWAK1774

    I used to watch this when I was a kid. I could see someone like Jim Carey playing the role. I do agree with mordfilm, though. If it gets into the wrong hands it's going to suck.

    4 years agoby @swak1774Flag

  2. MsBoku

    That rumor has been around for a while. We are keeping on top of it though. You should go to the Greatest American hero forum. www.tgah.proboards43.com

    4 years agoby @msbokuFlag

  3. Rama's SCREEN

    I remember the series.
    It was hilarious.

    The theme song rocks!

    4 years agoby @ramasscreen-comFlag

  4. elfboy676

    Wow people, I know this was a series in the 80s. I watched it alot! "Look whats been happening to me, I cant believe it myself, suddenly Im ontop of the world, blah blah..", but you dont think this idea was brought up for the big screen after seeing the coming attractions for "Hanc*ck"???

    4 years agoby @elfboy676Flag

  5. Tronticon

    I never thought it would feel so real....

    (or something like that)

    LOL.. I remember watching this when I was little!!!!

    4 years agoby @tronticonFlag

  6. mordfilm

    I think of all of the TV-to-Film franchises this may be a good choice. I was a transformers freak in the '80's, and loved the film. I also watched Greatest American Hero all the time. I always thought the "hero" who didn't have the instructions for his magical "alien" costume was a great idea. Slowly finding out what he can do, through trial and error was always funny. However if Disney, or the wrong director get their mits on it, I think it will turn out more like Inspector Gadget did, and totaly fall short of the original idea of the story.
    Another possible would be the ABC series "Tales of the Golden Monkey" But that would, as in the 80's, ride on the coattales of the "Indy" film.

    4 years agoby @mordfilmFlag

  7. PUNISHER

    Who cares...

    4 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag

  8. EBK325

    I they take the time and do it right, it can be a great, fun movie to watch. The basic idea of GAH was about learning how to use powers without any idea how they work...the ultimate on-the-job training. If you think about it, Superman and Spiderman went through the same process. So, they need to approach the subject seriously and realistically, but remember to keep Ralph down to earth and just a bit overwhelmed with the entire idea, becsaue that is what generated the comedy. If they don't and go just for the comedy value with a Jim Carrey style farce, it is going to blow..big time.

    4 years agoby @ebk325Flag

  9. killahmovie24

    beleive it or not....this movie will blow

    4 years agoby @killahmovie24Flag

  10. CelluloidDreams

    Ohh Christ... another 80's movie turned into a film!!! LOL!!!
    This should be interesting! Or it could turn into another "Condorman"!!
    I agree from "Critters" to "101 Dalmatians"..Strange!!

    Check Amazon.com "The Greatest American Hero - Season One" is on DVD!!!

    4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag

  11. Courtney O.

    Believe it or not, I'm walking on air.

    4 years agoby @chickflickFlag

  12. teebz666

    This kicks ass I hope they due it justice. I loved this show as a kid and hardley ever missed an episode. Does any one know if they have it out on DVD or not?????

    4 years agoby @teebz666Flag

  13. Err

    really? the guy who made critters also made 101 dalmations? that just seems wrong to me for some reason...

    4 years agoby @err2005Flag

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