Bryan Singer to Direct Fox's X-Men Pilot

A day after ordering a pilot, Fox has set Bryan Singer to direct Matt Nix’s untitled X-Men drama pilot, currently called the “Marvel Action-Adventure Series.”

The new drama pilot’s connection to X-Men comes from its storyline, which follows two ordinary parents who discover their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants who must fight to survive.

Nix previously told reporters that his series would have nods to Fox’s big-screen cinematic universe, and fit within the world set up by the movies.

Also Read: Matt Nix's X-Men Drama Ordered to Pilot at Fox

Nix will write and executive produce the new project, with Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory also serving as EPs.

The new project joins FX’s “Legion,” spearheaded by Noah Hawley, which follows a character who is Professor Xavier’s son in the original comic books.

Also Read: 'Legion' Showrunner on How Show Fits With 'X-Men' Movie Franchise

Singer directed the first two films in Fox’s original mutant franchise, “X-Men” and “X2,” and then returned to direct reboot sequels “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “X-Men: Apocalypse.”

10 Most Epic TV Superhero Moments in 2016, From 'Arrow' to 'Luke Cage' (Photos)

Heartbreaking deaths, noble sacrifices, network moves and crossover events, superheroes sure have had a roller coaster of a year.
"Supergirl" flies to The CW
In a rare move, CBS relinquished the rights to its only superhero drama, allowing the Kryptonian to join her CW brethren.
The CW
Mariah kills Cottonmouth, "Luke Cage"
Mahershala Ali's villain met an abrupt and violent end when he goaded Luke Cage's politician cousin too hard, causing her to snap and throw him out a window -- and then beat him to death with a microphone stand. Ouch.
Netflix
The death of Black Canary, "Arrow"
After a season-long mystery about "Who's in the grave?" the answer was revealed and devastated fans and other characters alike. The loss of Laurel Lance has left a void in the Arrowverse that's still gaping -- though her mysterious reappearance in the "Arrow" midseason finale may shake things up.
The CW
Staircase fight, "Daredevil"
The hallway fight in Season 1 of "Daredevil" set the tone for the quality of the Marvel Netflix series, and the showrunners managed to top it in Season 2 with another long-take gem, this time involving dizzying staircase elements.
Netflix
When Barry met Kara, "Supergirl"
Before the monster Arrowverse crossover brought Supergirl over to The CW, The Flash visited her in National City, marking a rare cross-network crossover event that delighted fans and opened the doors to so many possibilities.
CBS
"Agent Carter" canceled
Despite a passionate fan base and a move to a more budget-friendly location (Hollywood) in Season 2, ABC couldn't find a way to give the world more "Agent Carter." Even star Hayley Atwell is hoping this is not the end of Peggy Carter.
ABC
Lincoln's sacrifice, "Agents of SHIELD"
The Season 3 finale of ABC's Marvel series took no prisoners, killing off both Luke Mitchell's character, Lincoln, and Brett Dalton's agent-turned-villain, Ward, leaving Chloe Bennet's Daisy distraught and alone on the lam.
ABC
Legends of SuperFlarrow
More than a dozen DC comic book characters appeared on screen together when The CW tackled its most ambitious crossover yet, bringing together the heroes of "Arrow," "The Flash," "Supergirl" and "Legends of Tomorrow."
The CW
A new brand of vigilante arrives, "Sweet/Vicious"
Forget superpowered comic book characters, the newest heroes on the street are all about taking down campus rapists, making Jules and Ophelia the superhero team the world needs right now.
MTV
The return of Joker? ("Gotham")
He was killed off on the show in 2015, but Cameron Monaghan seemed to hint his Joker wasn't done terrorizing the city in a tweeted-and-deleted photo.
Fox