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|start= January 16, 2018
 
|start= January 16, 2018
 
|end= present
 
|end= present
|cast= [[Cress Williams]]<br/>[[China Anne McClain]]<br/>[[Nafessa Williams]]<br/>[[Christine Adams]]<br/>[[Marvin Jones III|Marvin "Krondon" Jones III]]<br/>[[Damon Gupton]]<br/>[[James Remar]]<br/>[[Jordan Calloway]]
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|cast= [[Cress Williams]]<br>[[China Anne McClain]]<br>[[Nafessa Williams]]<br>[[Christine Adams]]<br>[[Marvin Jones III|Marvin "Krondon" Jones III]]<br>[[Damon Gupton]]<br>[[James Remar]]<br>[[Jordan Calloway]]
 
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{{Quote|It is time that people know that Black Lightning is back.|[[Jefferson Pierce]] to [[Lynn Stewart]]|Lawanda: The Book of Hope}}
 
{{Quote|It is time that people know that Black Lightning is back.|[[Jefferson Pierce]] to [[Lynn Stewart]]|LaWanda: The Book of Hope}}
 
 
'''''Black Lightning''''' is a television series based on the [[w:c:dc:Black Lightning|DC Comics character of the same name]]. The series premiered on January 16, 2018 on [[The CW]].
 
'''''Black Lightning''''' is a television series based on the [[w:c:dc:Black Lightning|DC Comics character of the same name]]. The series premiered on January 16, 2018 on [[The CW]].
   
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==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
{{Synopsis|As ''BLACK LIGHTNING'' begins, [[Jefferson Pierce]] ([[Cress Williams]]) is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of [[Garfield High School|a charter high school]] that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning. However, after too many nights with his life on the line, and seeing the effects of the damage and loss that his alter ego was inflicting on his family, he left his Super Hero days behind and settled into being a principal and a dad. Choosing to help his city without using his superpowers, he watched his daughters [[Anissa Pierce|Anissa]] ([[Nafessa Williams]]) and [[Jennifer Pierce|Jennifer]] ([[China Anne McClain]]) grow into strong young women, even though his marriage to their mother, [[Lynn Stewart|Lynn]] ([[Christine Adams]]), suffered. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang [[The 100|The One Hundred]], Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community.
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{{Synopsis|show=Black Lightning|As ''BLACK LIGHTNING'' begins, [[Jefferson Pierce]] ([[Cress Williams]]) is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of [[Garfield High School|a charter high school]] that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning. However, after too many nights with his life on the line, and seeing the effects of the damage and loss that his alter ego was inflicting on his family, he left his Super Hero days behind and settled into being a principal and a dad. Choosing to help his city without using his superpowers, he watched his daughters [[Anissa Pierce|Anissa]] ([[Nafessa Williams]]) and [[Jennifer Pierce|Jennifer]] ([[China Anne McClain]]) grow into strong young women, even though his marriage to their mother, [[Lynn Stewart|Lynn]] ([[Christine Adams]]), suffered. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang [[The 100|The One Hundred]], Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community.
   
 
Based on the characters from DC, BLACK LIGHTNING is from [[Berlanti Productions]] and [[Akil Productions]] in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers [[Greg Berlanti]] ({{S|Arrow}}, {{S|DC's Legends of Tomorrow}}, {{S|The Flash (The CW)}}, {{S|Supergirl}}), [[Salim Akil]] & [[Mara Brock Akil]] ("Being Mary Jane," "The Game," "Girlfriends") and [[Sarah Schechter]] ({{S|Arrow}}, {{S|DC's Legends of Tomorrow}}, {{S|The Flash (The CW)}}, {{S|Supergirl}}). The Black Lightning character was created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden.|http://blacklightningtv.com/black-lightning-premiere-date-revealed/}}
 
Based on the characters from DC, BLACK LIGHTNING is from [[Berlanti Productions]] and [[Akil Productions]] in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers [[Greg Berlanti]] ({{S|Arrow}}, {{S|DC's Legends of Tomorrow}}, {{S|The Flash (The CW)}}, {{S|Supergirl}}), [[Salim Akil]] & [[Mara Brock Akil]] ("Being Mary Jane," "The Game," "Girlfriends") and [[Sarah Schechter]] ({{S|Arrow}}, {{S|DC's Legends of Tomorrow}}, {{S|The Flash (The CW)}}, {{S|Supergirl}}). The Black Lightning character was created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden.|http://blacklightningtv.com/black-lightning-premiere-date-revealed/}}
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*[[Damon Gupton]] as Deputy Chief [[Bill Henderson]] <small>(seasons 1–3)</small>
 
*[[Damon Gupton]] as Deputy Chief [[Bill Henderson]] <small>(seasons 1–3)</small>
 
*[[James Remar]] as [[Peter Gambi]]
 
*[[James Remar]] as [[Peter Gambi]]
*[[Jordan Calloway]] as [[Khalil Payne|Khalil Payne/Painkiller]] <small>(season 2–present; recurring season 1)</small>
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*[[Jordan Calloway]] as [[Khalil Payne|Khalil Payne/Painkiller]] <small>(season 2–4; recurring season 1)</small>
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*[[Chantal Thuy]] as [[Grace Choi]] <small>(season 4; recurring season 1-3)</small><ref>[https://deadline.com/2020/11/black-lightning-chantal-thuy-series-regular-the-cw-season-4-asian-american-superhero-grace-choi-ryan-choi-1234613659/ ‘Black Lightning’ Ups Chantal Thuy To Series Regular; Actress Talks Season 4, Asian And LGBTQ Representation In The Superhero Genre - Deadline]</ref>
   
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
September 2016, WB begin pitching ''Black Lightning'' to different networks.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2016/09/black-lightning-dc-superhero-series-greg-berlanti-mara-brock-akil-salim-akil-1201811892/ "‘Black Lightning’ DC Superhero Series In Works From Greg Berlanti, Mara Brock Akil & Salim Akil" - Deadline]</ref> The series was first put into development at Fox.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2016/09/black-lightning-fox-dc-superhero-drama-series-greg-berlanti-mara-brock-salim-akil-1201815368/ "Fox Nabs ‘Black Lightning’ DC Superhero Drama With Pilot Production Commitment" - Deadline]</ref> On February 2, 2017, FOX passed on ''Black Lightning''<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/02/black-lightning-dc-comic-drama-move-the-cw-greg-berlanti-1201901139/ "‘Black Lightning’ Drama Eyes Move To the CW To Join Greg Berlanti Comic Lineup" - Deadline]</ref> and the following day ''Black Lightning'' received a pilot order at The CW.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/02/black-lightning-dc-drama-the-cw-pilot-order-greg-berlanti-mara-brock-akil-salim-1201901901/ "‘Black Lightning’ DC Drama From Greg Berlanti & ‘The Game’ Duo Gets The CW Pilot Order" - Deadline]</ref> On February 24, [[Cress Williams]] was cast in the lead as [[Jefferson Pierce|Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning]].<ref>[http://tvline.com/2017/02/24/black-lightning-cast-cress-williams-the-cw-dc-comics-pilot/ "''Black Lightning'': Cress Williams to Star in The CW's Latest DC Comics Pilot" - TVLine]</ref> Several months later, in May, ''Black Lightning'' was ordered to series.<ref name="pickup"/> On August 10, [[Marvin Jones III|Marvin "Krondon" Jones III]] was cast as the main villain [[Tobias Whale]].<ref name="Krondon"/>
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September 2016, WB begin pitching ''Black Lightning'' to different networks.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2016/09/black-lightning-dc-superhero-series-greg-berlanti-mara-brock-akil-salim-akil-1201811892/ "‘Black Lightning’ DC Superhero Series In Works From Greg Berlanti, Mara Brock Akil & Salim Akil" - Deadline]</ref> The series was first put into development at Fox.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2016/09/black-lightning-fox-dc-superhero-drama-series-greg-berlanti-mara-brock-salim-akil-1201815368/ "Fox Nabs ‘Black Lightning’ DC Superhero Drama With Pilot Production Commitment" - Deadline]</ref> On February 2, 2017, FOX passed on ''Black Lightning''<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/02/black-lightning-dc-comic-drama-move-the-cw-greg-berlanti-1201901139/ "‘Black Lightning’ Drama Eyes Move To the CW To Join Greg Berlanti Comic Lineup" - Deadline]</ref> and the following day ''Black Lightning'' received a pilot order at The CW.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/02/black-lightning-dc-drama-the-cw-pilot-order-greg-berlanti-mara-brock-akil-salim-1201901901/ "‘Black Lightning’ DC Drama From Greg Berlanti & ‘The Game’ Duo Gets The CW Pilot Order" - Deadline]</ref> On February 24, [[Cress Williams]] was cast in the lead as [[Jefferson Pierce|Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning]].<ref>[http://tvline.com/2017/02/24/black-lightning-cast-cress-williams-the-cw-dc-comics-pilot/ "''Black Lightning'': Cress Williams to Star in The CW's Latest DC Comics Pilot" - TVLine]</ref> Several months later, in May, ''Black Lightning'' was ordered to series.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/05/black-lightning-life-sentence-series-the-cw-1202089253/ "'Black Lightning' & Lucy Hale's 'Life Sentence' Picked Up To Series By The CW" - Deadline]</ref> On August 10, [[Marvin Jones III|Marvin "Krondon" Jones III]] was cast as the main villain [[Tobias Whale]].<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/08/marvin-krondon-jones-iii-black-lightning-tobias-whale-warner-brothers-tv-sam-akil-mara-brock-akil-the-cw-1202146162/ "‘Black Lightning’ Adds Marvin “Krondon” Jones III As Villain Tobias Whale" - Deadline]</ref>
   
 
==Connection to the Arrowverse==
 
==Connection to the Arrowverse==
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Jefferson Pierce would appear in the new {{Web|Suit Up}} trailer released by The CW to promote their superhero shows alongside several of the main characters from the various Arrowverse shows. Although appearing at the end of the trailer, he does not interact with any other character.
 
Jefferson Pierce would appear in the new {{Web|Suit Up}} trailer released by The CW to promote their superhero shows alongside several of the main characters from the various Arrowverse shows. Although appearing at the end of the trailer, he does not interact with any other character.
   
Discussing a potential ''Black Lightning'' crossover with the Arrowverse in July 2019, Cress Williams revealed that "there's been lots of talk [...] nothing official, but at this point, I wouldn't be surprised."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/black-lightning-joining-arrowverse-talk/|title=Black Lightning: 'There's Been Lots Of Talk' About Joining The Arrowverse|website=[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]]|last=Damore|first=Meagan|date=July 24, 2019|accessdate=August 4, 2019}}</ref> Two weeks later in August, Williams confirmed reports that characters from ''Black Lightning'' would appear in {{Cross|Crisis on Infinite Earths}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/arrowverse-crisis-infinite-earths-black-lightning/|title=Black Lightning Will Be in Arrowverse Crisis on Infinite Earths Crossover|website=[[Screen Rant]]|last=Morgan|first=Sarah|date=August 3, 2019|accessdate=August 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/black-lightning-the-cws-crossover-crisis-of-infinite-earths-1202660768/|title='Black Lightning' Stars To Feature In The CW's Superhero Crossover 'Crisis of Infinite Earths' For The First Time – TCA|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|last=White|first=Peter|date=August 4, 2019|accessdate=August 4, 2019}}</ref>
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Discussing a potential ''Black Lightning'' crossover with the Arrowverse in July 2019, Cress Williams revealed that "there's been lots of talk [...] nothing official, but at this point, I wouldn't be surprised."<ref>[https://www.cbr.com/black-lightning-joining-arrowverse-talk/ "Black Lightning: 'There's Been Lots Of Talk' About Joining The Arrowverse" - CBR]</ref> Two weeks later in August, Williams confirmed reports that characters from ''Black Lightning'' would appear in {{Cross|Crisis on Infinite Earths}}.<ref>[https://screenrant.com/arrowverse-crisis-infinite-earths-black-lightning/ "Black Lightning Will Be in Arrowverse Crisis on Infinite Earths Crossover" - Screen Rant]</ref><ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/08/black-lightning-the-cws-crossover-crisis-of-infinite-earths-1202660768/ "'Black Lightning' Stars To Feature In The CW's Superhero Crossover 'Crisis of Infinite Earths' For The First Time – TCA" - Deadline]</ref>
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The events of ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' ultimately led to the creation of [[Earth-Prime]], an [[Earth-1]]-like universe that also incorporates series-relevant aspects of [[Earth-38]], the pre-Crisis setting of {{S|S}}, and [[Earth-TUD5]], the pre-Crisis setting of ''Black Lightning''.<ref>{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five}}</ref><ref>{{Ep|The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn}}</ref><ref>{{Ep|Marathon}}</ref> As a result, the once-separate ''Black Lightning'' is now an Arrowverse series.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===Logos===
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Black Lightning logo.png
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Black Lightning title card.gif
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===End title cards===
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To be continued on Crisis on Infinite Earths.png|To be continued on {{Cross|Crisis on Infinite Earths}} end variant title card for {{Ep|The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis}}
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</gallery>
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===Promotional images===
 
===Promotional images===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Black Lightning first look.png|First look at Cress Williams as Black Lightning.
 
Black Lightning first look.png|First look at Cress Williams as Black Lightning.
Black Lightning promo - Power Up.png|"Power Up"
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Black Lightning season 1 poster - Get Lit.png|Season 1 poster
Black Lightning poster - Get Lit.png|"Get Lit"
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Season 2 poster - High Voltage Action.png|Season 2 poster
Black Lightning promo - Get Lit.png|"Get Lit"
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Season 3 (Black Lightning).png|Season 3 poster
Black Lightning yellow monochrome poster.png
 
Black Lightning poster - In the Night, He's the Light.png|"In the Night, He's the Light"
 
Black Lightning poster - Forces of Nature.png|"Forces of Nature"
 
Thunder first look.png|First look at Nafessa Williams as Thunder.
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==

Revision as of 03:34, 9 January 2021

For the ? season of Black Lightning, see Season ?.
For the upcoming ? of Black Lightning, see.
For the titular vigilante, see Jefferson Pierce.

"It is time that people know that Black Lightning is back."
Jefferson Pierce to Lynn Stewart[src]

Black Lightning is a television series based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The series premiered on January 16, 2018 on The CW.

The series was developed by Salim Akil, and stars Cress Williams in the role of Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, alongside China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III, Damon Gupton, James Remar and Jordan Calloway.

Synopsis

Cast

Main cast

Production

September 2016, WB begin pitching Black Lightning to different networks.[2] The series was first put into development at Fox.[3] On February 2, 2017, FOX passed on Black Lightning[4] and the following day Black Lightning received a pilot order at The CW.[5] On February 24, Cress Williams was cast in the lead as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning.[6] Several months later, in May, Black Lightning was ordered to series.[7] On August 10, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III was cast as the main villain Tobias Whale.[8]

Connection to the Arrowverse

Although Black Lightning aired on The CW and is connected to Greg Berlanti, Mark Pedowitz, president of The CW has stated that "at this time, is not part of the Arrowverse. It is a separate situation."[9] Berlanti had also stated previously that the series would not crossover with the Arrowverse shows while the series was still in development at Fox.[10]

However, future crossovers have not been ruled out by Akil.[11] Speaking in August 2017, Pedowitz noted that "If [the showrunners] wish to bring it in, that is their call. We had a long discussion with the studio, Mara, Salim and myself. We were fine with them making it separate from the Arrowverse, they have a different point a view. If they end up wanting to go that way, that will be their decision."[12]

Jefferson Pierce would appear in the new Suit Up trailer released by The CW to promote their superhero shows alongside several of the main characters from the various Arrowverse shows. Although appearing at the end of the trailer, he does not interact with any other character.

Discussing a potential Black Lightning crossover with the Arrowverse in July 2019, Cress Williams revealed that "there's been lots of talk [...] nothing official, but at this point, I wouldn't be surprised."[13] Two weeks later in August, Williams confirmed reports that characters from Black Lightning would appear in Crisis on Infinite Earths.[14][15]

The events of Crisis on Infinite Earths ultimately led to the creation of Earth-Prime, an Earth-1-like universe that also incorporates series-relevant aspects of Earth-38, the pre-Crisis setting of Supergirl, and Earth-TUD5, the pre-Crisis setting of Black Lightning.[16][17][18] As a result, the once-separate Black Lightning is now an Arrowverse series.

Gallery

Logos

End title cards

Promotional images

External links

References

  1. ‘Black Lightning’ Ups Chantal Thuy To Series Regular; Actress Talks Season 4, Asian And LGBTQ Representation In The Superhero Genre - Deadline
  2. "‘Black Lightning’ DC Superhero Series In Works From Greg Berlanti, Mara Brock Akil & Salim Akil" - Deadline
  3. "Fox Nabs ‘Black Lightning’ DC Superhero Drama With Pilot Production Commitment" - Deadline
  4. "‘Black Lightning’ Drama Eyes Move To the CW To Join Greg Berlanti Comic Lineup" - Deadline
  5. "‘Black Lightning’ DC Drama From Greg Berlanti & ‘The Game’ Duo Gets The CW Pilot Order" - Deadline
  6. "Black Lightning: Cress Williams to Star in The CW's Latest DC Comics Pilot" - TVLine
  7. "'Black Lightning' & Lucy Hale's 'Life Sentence' Picked Up To Series By The CW" - Deadline
  8. "‘Black Lightning’ Adds Marvin “Krondon” Jones III As Villain Tobias Whale" - Deadline
  9. The CW's Black Lightning not part of Arrowverse, crossover unlikely
  10. FOX’S BLACK LIGHTNING SHOW WON’T CROSS OVER WITH THE ARROWVERSE
  11. ‘Black Lightning’ TV Show Spoilers: What The EPs Revealed At ATX
  12. This Arrowverse Crossover Will Fully Take Place Across Every Show From Supergirl To Legends of Tomorrow
  13. "Black Lightning: 'There's Been Lots Of Talk' About Joining The Arrowverse" - CBR
  14. "Black Lightning Will Be in Arrowverse Crisis on Infinite Earths Crossover" - Screen Rant
  15. "'Black Lightning' Stars To Feature In The CW's Superhero Crossover 'Crisis of Infinite Earths' For The First Time – TCA" - Deadline
  16. "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five"
  17. "The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn"
  18. "Marathon"