CBS is developing a drama series based on the DC Comics property Secret Six. The project, which has received a pilot production commitment at the network, follows six morally ambiguous strangers, each with their own unique specialties and secret pasts. They are brought together by an enigmatic figure who blackmails them into working as a team to expose the corruption of the corporate and political elite.
Various DC Comics characters have been members of the Secret Six over the years, including Bane, Harley Quinn, Lex Luthor, the Mad Hatter, and the Penguin. There is no word yet, however, on which characters would appear in the series.
Rick Muirragui will write and executive produce, with Bill Lawrence and Jeff Ingold executive producing via Doozer Productions. Warner Bros. Television, where Doozer is under an overall deal, will produce.
DC has enjoyed a robust TV business in recent years, with five DC shows currently airing on The CW. That includes Supergirl, which originally aired on CBS. Gotham is also prepping its last season on Fox, while Syfy airs the Superman prequel series Krypton. DC also launched the streaming service DC Universe in September, with its first live-action offering Titans set to launch on Oct. 12.
