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Guillermo del Toro producing Deadman adaptation
Warner Brothers is moving forward on bringing DC Comics' supernatural superhero Deadman to the screen, according to Variety. Guillermo del Toro, who had originally been tapped to direct in 2006, will instead act as producer. Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel, who made the thriller King's Game and the dark fantasy Island of Lost Souls, will direct.
The character Deadman was created by comic book legends Arnold Drake and Carmine Infantino. Deadman is Boston Brand, a circus acrobat who is murdered and who in the afterlife is granted, by the goddess Rama Kushna, the ability to endure as a ghost who can control the bodies of the living in order to avenge his own death and further cause of justice.
Though Infantino was the original artist on Deadman's adventures, the character gained wider appeal and cult status through the art of Neal Adams.
Angry Films' Don Murphy, who produced the Transformers films, and Susan Montford, who produced Shoot 'Em Up, will produce with del Toro.
By anar99 at 11:13 AM ON 09/01/09
Deadman was one of the most intelligent (if fantastical) characters DC ever came up with. Neal Adams artwork was groundbreaking, especially his use of action crossing over panels with a common background. Hope they don't mess it up.
By Skeets at 3:06 PM ON 09/01/09
Deadman gets a movie!? Seriously Deadman, Boston Brand the dead circus acrobat. When will Booster Gold get his movie? Or at least a guest shot on Smallville!
By Rob at 6:13 PM ON 09/01/09
Sorry, Skeets, much as I like Booster Gold, his origin would be a bit complex for the casual moviegoer. I vote for Firestorm. (The one & only real one, Ronnie Raymond/Martin Stein combo).
By Tom at 6:41 PM ON 09/01/09
Firestorm would be a good one to do if comic book heroes have enough staying power at the movies. And agreed - Ronnie/Professor combo.
By Carmen at 11:26 PM ON 09/01/09
I think Luke Goss would be awesome for the lead in Deadman. Even though del Toro isin't directing, he definitely knows what Luke can do.
By Smiley at 12:26 AM ON 09/02/09
I'd rather see Doom Patrol brought to the big screen, especially if del Toro was attached...
By skyhawk at 6:23 PM ON 09/20/09
Hmm. Something like this was done in the film "Fallen" with Denziel Washington.
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