Today is a great day for Spawn fans. After years of Todd McFarlane working on getting a new Spawn movie off the ground, he dropped a major bombshell during Comic-Con, revealing that he's teaming up with Blumhouse Productions for an R-rated take on the character.
"We just signed [Blumhouse] yesterday. The ink has just dried... we're now making movies. Blumhouse. Spawn. Badass. R(rated). No more talking, it's time to do."
The announcement was only a minute and made over Facebook Live, so we have plenty of questions. That said, we know from previous comments that McFarlane has written the script and was only interested in moving forward with a new film if he was able to direct, write, and produce:
via SYFY Wire: "The first rough (draft) has been finished for months... I write, produce, direct.. non-negotiable. I wouldn't ask to be a newbie director on a script that has an $80 million dollar budget. I've created this tight little (script) that I can shoot for $10 (million)."
We'll be sure to share more details as they come in. In the meantime, keep an eye on our Comic-Con 2017 coverage hub for the latest news from San Diego.
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Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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