While many of us are still reeling from the sad passing of the legendary Stan Lee last November, now comes an update on The Man’s final project.
Via Deadline, POW! Entertainment and Genius Brands International are bringing Stan’s Superhero Kindergarten to life as an animated series. And not only that, but Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in the show.
The official blurb on Superhero Kindergarten reads:
Many years ago, Arnold Armstrong (Schwarzenegger) was just an average gym teacher who acquired incredible superpowers when the earth passed through the iconic dust left in the wake of a mysterious comet. As a result, Arnold transformed into Captain Courage, one of the earth’s greatest protectors… now, Arnold must serve humanity once again by working ‘undercover’ as a brand-new kindergarten teacher whose main task is to train this unique new generation of super-powered 5-year-olds secretly.
On this news, Das Arnold enthused, “It is an honour and privilege to work with Genius Brands and POW! Entertainment on this new series and help carry on Stan’s creative legacy by introducing this new group of superheroes to preschool children around the world. Not only does Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten feature comedy and action, but there are many valuable lessons to be learned along the way. Of particularly pride to me is the fact that I am not only teaching kids to use their superpowers, but I am also imparting valuable lessons to kids worldwide about the importance of health, exercise and nutrition.”
POW!’s Gil Champion added, “Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten was near and dear to his heart, working with one of his longtime collaborators Andy Hayward, as well as Arnold, and we look forward to continuing the partnership with Genius Brands to bring Stan’s vision for this new adventure series to life.”
Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza will be penning Superhero Kindergarten, with it confirmed that an animated image of the iconic Stan Lee will appear in each and every episode.
Expect more on Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten as it continues to develop.
