Originally published October 25, 2017. Updated October 24, 2017.
Variety is reporting that Larry Wilmore (In Living Color) and Bassem Youssef (Tickling Giants) are developing an as-yet-untitled comedy series for ABC which revolves around a Middle Eastern family with superpowers.
According to the site, the as-yet-untitled single-camera comedy follows the Sharifs, “an ordinary Middle Eastern American family with two superhero parents at a time when it’s illegal to be a superhero, so they are forced to save the world in secret.” The show will “highlight some of the issues that immigrant families face when it comes to fitting into a society that at many times treats you like the enemy.”
“To have ABC challenge the narrative and stereotypes that have long stuck to people in my region is something spectacular to say the least,” states To have only terrorist roles available for us one day, then get to play superheroes the next, is ground breaking. I am grateful to work with, Larry Wilmore, one of the most talented writers and producers in the market. SCH is unprecedented, culture-defining, and entertaining for the whole family.”
“I’m beyond thrilled to have the chance to put a family like this on television,” added Wilmore. “Plus, I’ve always wanted to do a show about superheroes and to work with a real life superhero in Bassem is a double bonus.”
