Classic comic book heroSpawnhas had a difficult time returning to the limelight after the 1990s. After nearly a decade of pushbacks and delays,Blumhouse’s long-anticipatedSpawnreboot is finally in the works again, with scriptwriter Brian Tucker (Broken City) announced as the new writer for the film.
Todd McFarlane will also be directing and producing the film under Blumhouse productions, which is known forhorror films likeThe PurgeandGet Out. Carla Hacken (Hell or High Water) is set to be the executive producer. The film finally has a solid production team, but little other information including cast members has been released. Hopefully, no more delays will be in the foreseeable future.
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TheSpawnreboot was already announced several years ago, but the film was quickly put on the backburner in 2017. Talks of the film began when it was announced that McFarlane would be writing the film while actorsJamie Foxx (Spider-Man: No Way Home)and Jeremy Renner (The Avengers) would be starring. The film was delayed until this recent announcement, but it is unclear whether these actors will still be attached to the film or not. The Hollywood Reporter, which broke the news about Tucker joining the project, notes that insiders say both actors could be re-approached once a new screenplay is complete. Blumhouse Productions adds another interesting element to the new film. Since it is a studio known for horror, Blumhouse will most likely supply the required darkness and suspense elements to the new film.
McFarlane created the Spawn character in a comic series that began in the early 1990s. Spawn served as a dark New York City anti-hero vigilante, who scoured the city fighting mobsters and organized crime. The firstSpawnadaptation film, which came out in 1997, lacked McFarlane’s involvement as he was not on the production crew. The film was poorly received due to its lack of direction and terrible CGI moments.Spawnstood along the lines ofthe 1995Mortal Kombatfilm: a very nostalgic film that could have been better.
With few chances to expand andexplore theSpawnuniverse, the newSpawnfilm could be a redeeming moment in the franchise. McFarlane’s major role in the film should already guarantee a better quality film that is more in line with the iconic comic series.
McFarlane’s creative direction knows no bounds and would greatly ground the film in the dark underworld more reminiscent of the late ’90s animated series. Fans can hopefully anticipate more information and cast details to come soon.
Spawnis currently in development.
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