Tom Ellis Lands Lead Role on FOX's 'Lucifer'

The Robin Hood of 'Once Upon a Time' is expected to take on the title role in the pilot based on the DC Comics character.

March 1, 2015

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FOX reportedly has found their Lucifer for an upcoming pilot of the same name. According to TVLine, Welsh actor Tom Ellis who played Robin Hood on "Once Upon a Time" is tapped to play the satanic lead role on the small-screen take on DC Comics book.

The one-hour drama follows the Lord of Hell who, after growing bored and unhappy with the position, resigns his throne and abandons his kingdom for the gorgeous, shimmering insanity of Los Angeles. In his new LA residence, he gets his kicks helping the LAPD punish criminals.

Lucifer was first introduced in Neil Gaiman's graphic novel "Sandman" before getting his own comic series under Vertigo imprint. The TV adaptation of the DC property comes from "Californication" creator Tom Kapinos and has got a put-pilot commitment on FOX.

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"Sandman" is also being turned into movie at Warner Bros. with David S. Goyer and Joseph Gordon-Levitt involved.

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