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The Spirit
Though this should come as old news to many, 300/Sin City creator Frank Miller is working to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the Will Eisner comicbook series, The Spirit. Miller's involvement was announced just under year ago, but only now does he have support from Lionsgate.
Lionsgate Onboard for The Spirit
Lionsgate has acquired domestic and UK distribution right to The Spirit. The deal marks the start of a multi-picture pact under which Lionsgate and Odd Lot Entertainment will co-finance and co-produce together.
The Spirit is a man who fakes his own death so he can fight crime from the shadows of Central City. His nemesis is the Octopus, who kills those unlucky enough to see his face and is looking to wipe out the entire city. Miller, who first got behind the camera to co-direct Sin City with Robert Rodriguez, will make The Spirit his first solo helming effort.
"Will was a dear friend, a mentor, and translating his vision to the screen will be a labor of love," Miller said.
Though Miller is ready to get started on The Spirit, he must first start and finish the Sin City sequel that he is making with Rodriguez.
Frank Miller's "vision is perfectly matched to that of Eisner," said Lionsgate Theatrical Films prexy Tom Ortenberg.
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