The CW has officially given a series order to acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s upcoming series adaptation of DC Comics’ Naomi, which will be led by Kaci Walfall as the titular teen superhero.
The series will star Kaci Walfall (Army Wives, Power) in her first major TV role as the titular DC hero.
The pilot was directed and co-executive produced by Amanda Marsalis from a script written by DuVernay and Jill Blankenship.
It will be co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and DuVernay’s Array Filmworks, which currently has a rich overall deal.