According to the Hollywood Reporter, Maria Bello (The Cooler) will star opposite Viggo Mortensen in New Line Cinema's adaptation of the John Wagner/Vince Locke graphic novel, A History of Violence (published by DC Comics). Josh Olson is adapting the graphic novel and David Cronenberg (Scanners) will direct the film. Since A History of Violence (like Road to Perdition) is essentially a crime story without superheroes or the need for lots of special effects, retailers will have to alert their customers to the fact that the movie is actually based on a graphic novel. No start date for shooting has been announced so far, but the project appears to be progressing well. Stay tuned for further updates.
David Cronenberg Directing Graphic Novel Adaptation
Posted by ICv2 on July 14, 2004 @ 11:00 pm CT
MORE SHOWBIZ
Xenomorphs Descend on Wealthy Criminals in a Luxury Space Resort
September 20, 2024
Super-criminals on vacation get an unwelcome visit in new Marvel series.
Debuting in Dark Horse's 'Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories' Line in January 2025
September 19, 2024
The limited series, part of Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories line, will launch in January 2025
MORE COMICS
Bringing Kickstarted Graphic Novel to the Direct Market
September 20, 2024
Baron wanted to bring the story, originally published as a Kickstarter-funded graphic novel, into comic shops.
The Dark Knight Faces Four Twisted Mysteries in New 12-Issue Series
September 20, 2024
The 12-issue series follows Batman as he solves four bizarre mysteries.