Writer Garth Ennis transfers his comic "Crossed" to the big screen.
Garth Ennis, renowned comic book writer, is riding high on the success of adaptations like The Boys and Preacher. Now, he's aiming to take things to the next level with a film based on his and Jacen Burrows' horror comic, Crossed. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ennis himself penned the script for this project, and it'll be financed and produced by Six Studios. A director for the film is currently being sought, with a hefty budget around $2-$3 million. If all goes smoothly, production could commence as early as this fall. Producer Carl Choi claims Ennis' script is "the most faithful adaptation possible." If you're wondering what that means, think of it as a blend of Contagion's infectious horror and The Walking Dead's post-apocalyptic survival, but with a dash of civil war-style chaos.
Originally released in 2008, Crossed revolves around survivors of a pandemic that caused people to act on their darkest impulses. The infected retain their basic intelligence and become known as "Crossed" due to the rash on their faces. They spread the infection by coating their weapons with their bodily fluids. Following the original 10-issue run, the comic was continued by various creators, including Alan Moore, David Lapham, and Si Spurrier.
For now, the Crossed film will be based on Ennis and Burrows' original story, and it's unclear if plans are in the works to expand it into a larger franchise, similar to The Boys. While Ennis' work seems to translate well to television, the silver screen presents a new challenge. As more details emerge, such as a director and potential production timeline, we'll keep you updated on the progress of Crossed.
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- Garth Ennis, known for his work on comics like The Boys and Preacher, is producing a film based on his and Jacen Burrows' horror comic, Crossed.
- The upcoming Crossed film, originally written by Ennis and Burrows, is set to be financed and produced by Six Studios, with a budget between $2-$3 million.
- Si Spurrier, one of the creators who continued the Crossed comic after its initial 10-issue run, is part of the series' history along with Alan Moore and David Lapham.
- Although the Crossed film is currently based on Ennis and Burrows' original story, there's no confirmed information on if plans exist to expand it into a larger franchise like The Boys.
