On May 18th Fox programming chief Kevin Reilly (center) unveiled some of the networks new shows. One reporter from TIME was there and writes:

Introducing this thriller based on a DC Comics title, Reilly says that "easy to watch" '80-style action shows, "like The A-Team," have been missing from TV for too long. If you don't count Knight Rider. On the plus side: looks better than Knight Rider.

The buzz has begun for the remake of the classic comic book character known for doning the identity of his clients in order to eliminate their attackers.
A B&C straw poll found Human Target to be the most talked about show, says
broadcastingcable.com.

"Human Target is like bringing the movies to TV," Hotels.com Senior Director of Brand Marketing Vic Walia said of the show, which is based on a DC Comics novel about a man who shields his partner from danger. "There hasn't been a show like that on in a while. It's going to bring a male and female audience-it's the kind of show me and my wife would watch. This is a great suspense action thriller."

In 1992 the comic book was first brought to life by former pop star Rick Springfield. In this version the character uses a high tech device to literally change his face into that of his client. It appears Fox may have done away with this interpretation.
Check out the short video below.

The new show will come to Fox mid season premiering on Sunday January 17, 2010 and then after taking the 9:00 Wednesday slot behind Idol. It will star Mark Valley of Boston Legal and Fringe and Jackie Earle Haley.