Fan CastingThe Outsiders

Description of Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce):

Virgil's surprise to discover that his uncle was a superhero could only be matched by his surprise that he also had electrical powers. Acting as a local school teacher, Pierce was also affected by violence in the streets, when he lost his father, accidentally shot during an attack. That, and his desire to always ensure peace for his city and his family, made him the hero known as Black Lightning.