'Batang Barbell' to join HapoNation line-up

November 16, 2016

MANILA, Philippines -- The TV adapation of Mars Ravelo classic Captain Barbell venturing into a spin-off series featuring Lance Lucudo is set to premiere on IBC-13 this Monday.

Lance Lucido and Eric Quizon

Directed by Jun Luna and Toto Natividad, Batang Barbell will be joining the HapoNation line-up of the Kapinoy network starting November 21, replacing the drama series Roberta (produced by IBC-13 and Secarats Talent Management Services), which is set to conclude on Friday.

The new Kapinoy superserye will air at 3:15 p.m. on weekdays after the noontime show APO Tanghali Na!.

Featuring Lucido in the title role, Batang Barbell tracing the childhood of Captain Barbell, who is portrayed in the ongoing primetime superserye by actor Dominic Roque.

As seen during the first weeks of the original superserye, the young boy Jacob (Lucido) with the help of Oscar (Eric Quizon), prepared for his power-packed role as he invented as Batang Barbell, a super power donning a suit being with an electrical power and his strength with flight and balancing perception to fight their evil.

Lance Lucido as Batang Barbell

Batang Barbell is revolved a little boy who transformed into a superhero as he intended him power and fighted the forces of evil and villain.

The spin-off series is the latest product of the massive success of Captain Barbell, after the brand launched its own official soundtrack and a merchandising line.