Of course, with the Black Lightning pilot potentially gearing up to start production, it’s likely casting news will begin to surface, not only concerning the lead role of Jefferson Pierce, but supporting players like his daughter and the “star student”.
That said, without confirmation from Fox or anyone involved with the Black Lightning series, it remains to be seen if this production start date report turns out to be true.
According to the early synopsis released along with the news that Fox had ordered Black Lightning to pilot, the series will follow the DC superhero’s alter-ego of Jefferson Pierce, who hung up his suit and hero identity before the show kicks off.
However, with his daughter “hellbent on justice and a star student being recruited by a local gang” Jefferson Pierce will be drawn back into the fray as Black Lightning.