Who Wants to Be a Superhero? (2009)

01/03/2009 (EN) • 1h

Reality

Overview

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? is a UK children's reality show hosted by Sam Nixon, Mark Rhodes and Stan Lee, based on the NBC Universal/Sci Fi Channel series of the same name. The show is a co-production between CBBC and NBC. Children aged 9 – 13 create and become their very own, unique, never before seen superhero characters for the series, taking part in missions and challenges and living away from home in ‘The Superhero Lair’ in London. Contestants responded to trails on the CBBC Channel and application forms on the CBBC website. It is unknown whether a second season will be made.

Top Billed Cast

Sam Nixon

14 Episodes

Stan Lee

14 Episodes


Last Season

Season 2

2007 | 8 Episodes

Season 2 of Who Wants to Be a Superhero? premiered on July 26, 2007.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

superhero

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