Live-Action 'X-Men' Series In The Works At Fox

According to The Hollywood Reporter via TV Insider, Fox is having preliminary conversations to adapt the iconic Marvel comic series as a live-action television series. Involved in the project are '24' producers Evan Katz and Manny Coto with 'Star Trek 3' writing duo Patrick McKay and JD Payne penning the series, who will share a created by credit on the project with Katz and Coto. Katz and Coto will serve as showrunners.

Fox declined comment on Katz, Coto, McKay and Payne's involvement.

20th Century Fox owns the rights to the film franchise but sources have indicated a deal is far from complete with Marvel — which owns the comic rights — still having to sign off on the deal.