Todd McFarlane’s long-awaited Spawn reboot, titled King Spawn, is finally gaining some momentum. After years of delays and challenges, there is now a completed script for the movie. McFarlane and producer Jason Blum are moving forward with the project by starting the search for a director. They plan to meet with potential directors soon to find the right fit for the film.
The script for King Spawn was written by Matt Mixon, Malcolm Spellman, and Scott Silver. Malcolm Spellman is known for his work on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, while Scott Silver is recognized for Joker. With such a talented team behind the screenplay, the excitement for the project is building.
One big question is whether Jamie Foxx will still play the role of Al Simmons, also known as Spawn. McFarlane has been committed to having Foxx star in the movie for years. However, it’s currently unclear if this casting choice will remain. The decision might depend on the new director’s vision for the film. As of now, no cast members have been confirmed.
McFarlane has revealed that the movie’s budget will be higher than most Blumhouse films but will still be much less than $200 million. This suggests that the film will aim for high quality without becoming a massive blockbuster.
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King Spawn will be an R-rated adaptation. McFarlane believes that an R-rating will help the film get the green light. The success of other R-rated comic book adaptations, like Deadpool & Wolverine and Joker: Folie à Deux, supports this idea. McFarlane mentioned that King Spawn will have a tone closer to the Joker sequel. He described the movie as super serious, dark, and gritty. It will focus on meaningful themes that reflect the world we live in.
In an interview, McFarlane shared how challenging it has been to get King Spawn moving forward. He mentioned a piece of advice from Jason Blum, who said, “A movie gets made when it’s ready.” McFarlane admitted that rushing the process and cutting corners wouldn’t do justice to the project.
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Currently, King Spawn does not have a set release date. Fans of the Spawn universe are eagerly awaiting more updates on this exciting project. The anticipation is building, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for King Spawn.
