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Cyclops
Chock up another graphic novel to be thrown on the adaptation chopping block. Warner Bros. has acquired the film rights to Alexis Nolent's graphic novel, Cyclops, and have James Mangold in mind to direct.
James Mangold to Direct Cyclops
Set in the near future, the action flick will concern mercenary forces whose soldiers wear Cyclops-like cameras in their helmets and broadcast in real time to both central command and living rooms. One mercenary chosen to lead an elite squad begins to realize he isn't fighting for freedom and justice as much as for commerce.
"It is an electrifying package you find in the best sci-fi: great action sequences combined with themes that are eminently foreseeable," Mangold told Daily Variety.
"This is something that Warner Bros. wants to move very quickly on. We already have a shortlist of screenwriters and will be out to people in the next week," said producer Cathy Konrad.
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