Tag: David Hayter

David Hayter To Script Adaptation Of Image Comics’ ‘The Sword’

by Derek Kraneveldt

YES!

Back in February it was announced that Lakeshore Entertainment had acquired the film rights to the Luna Brothers’ incredible limited run comic book series, The Sword. Lakeshore doesn’t appear to be wasting any time with those rights, as the adaptation already has a screenwriter.

X-Men and Watchmen scribe David Hayter (yep, also the long running voice of Solid Snake) has taken the reins and will write the film’s screenplay. The Sword is set to begin production in early 2014, with sequels planned if the film does well (duh).

“David has a proven track record of bringing the multifaceted, beloved characters of graphic novels to mainstream audiences and we’re excited that he’ll be joining us for ‘The Sword,’” said Lakeshore Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tom Rosenberg. “Lakeshore has a history of delivering large-scale genre films at a budget that enables our international independent distributors to participate, and ‘The Sword’ will provide that opportunity.”

The film is still without a director or cast, but you can be sure we’ll keep you updated on this one! If you haven’t read The Sword, I’d implore you to do so, as it is easily one of the most enthralling comics that I’ve ever read.

Already a fan of the property? What do you think of the choice of writer?

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Source: The Wrap

First Official Images From David Hayter’s ‘Wolves’

by Shawn Madden

Check out the first official images from the Wolves, the directorial debut from David Hayter (X-Men, Watchmen). The upcoming werewolf flick stars Jason Momoa (Game Of Thrones, Bullet To The Head), Lucas Till (X-Men: First Class), Stephen McHattie (Watchmen) & newcomer Merrit Patterson.

 

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“Cayden Richards, 18, has it all: Captain of the high school football team; straight-A student; gorgeous girlfriend. But when he wakes one dark night to find his parents brutally murdered, he is horrified to realize that he is turning into an animal: a wild, savage wolf. Panicked, Cayden runs, determined to find out what is happening to him. His quest leads him to the strange, isolated town of Lupine Ridge, where two clans of wolves are on the brink of war. The opposing clans are lead by Connor, the powerful, pure-blood alpha of a savage pack and John Tollerman, an old farmer, committed to protecting the human citizens of Lupine Ridge. But when Cayden falls for Angelina, the beautiful, young mate promised to Connor, a battle to the death is inevitable. And as the past begins to reveal itself, Cayden’s place in the world becomes clearer — As does his power to put an end to the savage violence building up around, and within him…”

 

No release date has been set.

 

Source: Bloody Disgusting

First Look And Synopsis For David Hayter’s ‘Wolves’

by Shawn Madden

Take a first look at some images from Wolves, the directorial debut of David Hayter, the writer of X-Men & X2 and the voice of Solid Snake. This upcoming werewolf flick starring Jason Momoa (Game Of Thrones) and Lucas Till (X-Men: First Class) features Till as Cayden Richards, an eighteen-year-old werewolf accused of murdering his own parents, who goes on the run and winds up in a small town named Lupine Ridge that has a history of supernatural happenings. Jason Momoa will play the villain, a “badass werewolf patriarch.”

Cayden Richards, 18, has it all: Captain of the high school football team; straight-A student; gorgeous girlfriend. But when he wakes one dark night to find his parents brutally murdered, he is horrified to realize that he is turning into an animal: a wild, savage wolf.

Panicked, Cayden runs, determined to find out what is happening to him. His quest leads him to the strange, isolated town of Lupine Ridge, where two clans of wolves are on the brink of war.

The opposing clans are lead by Connor, the powerful, pure-blood alpha of a savage pack and John Tollerman, an old farmer, committed to protecting the human citizens of Lupine Ridge. But when Cayden falls for Angelina, the beautiful, young mate promised to Connor, a battle to the death is inevitable.

And as the past begins to reveal itself, Cayden’s place in the world becomes clearer – as does his power to put an end to the savage violence building up around and within him…

The film currently has no release date set.

Jason Momoa Joins Cast Of David Hayter’s ‘Wolves’

by Shawn Madden

Earlier this month we reported that Lucas Till (X-Men: First Class) would be starring in the upcoming Wolves, the directorial debut of David Hayter, the writer behind X-Men, X2 and the Watchmen adaptation as well as the voice of Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid. He is now being joined by Jason Momoa, who you may know best as Khal Drago from Game Of Thrones or the most recent incarnation of Conan The Barbarian, as well as the unknown Merritt Patterson.

The story is said to focus an eighteen-year-old werewolf (Lucas Till) accused of murdering his own parents, who goes on the run and winds up in a small town named Lupine Ridge that has a history of supernatural happenings. Momoa will play the “badass werewolf patriarch of the town.” Patterson’s role is currently unknown. It’s been quite some time since there has been a decent werewolf movie, the last of them probably being An American Werewolf In London and Dog Soldiers. Hopefully that’s about to change and this movie will be a silver bullet to the heart of the teenie-bopper werewolf movies.

Source: THR

X-Men First Class’s Lucas Till In Talks To Star In Werewolf Movie ‘Wolves’

by Shawn Madden

Looks like we may be getting some non-teenie bopper werewolf movies again! Deadline is reporting that X-Men: First Class‘s Lucas Till is in negotiations to star in the feature directorial debut of David Hayter (X-Men, X2, Watchmen), Wolves. The actor is currently filming the thrill Paranoia and recently wrapped up the indie thriller Crush.

Hayter wrote the script for Wolves, which centers on a young man (Till), who transforms into a werewolf and finds himself falsely accused of murdering his parents. He goes on the run, eventually arriving at a small town named Lupine Ridge that has a history of supernatural happenings. There he finds the secrets to his past.

It looks like Till is going to have a busy year or two here. That’s three movies plus the upcoming X-Men: Days Of Future Past he has lined up. We will keep you updated on Wolves as more news breaks.