New Adaptation of ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ in the Works at 20th Century Studios
thewrap.comA new adaptation of “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,” based on the Alan Moore graphic novels, is in the works at 20th Century Studios.
The project is in early development at the studio.The film will be written by Justin Haythe, who wrote Jennifer Lawrence spy thriller “Red Sparrow.” Kevin O’Neill drew the series which ended after 8 graphic novels in 2020.
The hope for the new adaptation is to film the original books.The new incarnation will be extremely faithful to the original graphic novel which involves famous public domain characters like Allan Quatermain, Mina Harker from Dracula, The invisible Man, Dr.
Henry Jekyll, Fu Manchu, Captain Nemo and Professor Cavor teaming up to thwart a deadly attack on London from the air in Victorian times.Don Murphy who produced the original 2003 film is attached to produce this new version along with Angryfilms producer Susan Montford.
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