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Spawn
Directed byTodd McFarlane
Written byTodd McFarlane
Produced by
Starring
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million[1]

Spawn is an upcoming American superhero film written and directed by Todd McFarlane, in his directorial debut. It is based on the Image Comics character of the same name and is the second live-action film to focus on the character, acting as reboot to the 1997 film. Jamie Foxx is set to star as Al Simmons / Spawn,[2] with Jeremy Renner as Twitch Williams.[3]

The film has been in development hell since 1998 where it was initially conceived as a sequel to the 1997 film starring Michael Jai White, with a primary focus on the detective characters Sam and Twitch, and with Spawn being planned to serve as a background character.[4] After languishing in development hell, McFarlane completed his script in 2016 and partnered with Blumhouse Productions, who supported his intention to write and direct the film.[5][6] Even though the film is still searching for a distributor, filming was expected to commence in February,[7] but was eventually delayed to June 2019.[8]

Cast

Production

In 2007, McFarlane Funding announced development of a new feature film adaptation of the character, titled Spawn, scheduled for release in 2008.[9][10] During an interview on the Scott Ferrall show on Sirius radio, McFarlane said: "It's coming out no matter what. Even if I have to produce, direct and finance it myself, it's going to come out."[11]

McFarlane announced on August 23, 2009 that he had begun writing the screenplay for a new movie based on the character, saying that "The story has been in my head for 7 or 8 years", that "The movie idea is neither a recap or continuation. It is a standalone story that will be R-rated. Creepy and scary", and that "the tone of this Spawn movie will be for a more older audience. Like the film The Departed."[12] Michael Jai White said in July 2011 that he was interested in returning to the role, expressing his support for McFarlane's film.[13] In July 2013, Jamie Foxx said he was "aggressively pursuing" the Spawn reboot.[14] In August 2013, McFarlane discussed his progress with the script, stating that the film would be "more of a horror movie and a thriller movie, not a superhero one".[15]

In February 2016, McFarlane announced he had completed the film's script.[16] In July 2017, Blumhouse Productions confirmed their involvement with the film, while announcing that McFarlane had also signed on to direct the project.[17] The movie was expected to begin production by February 2018.[7] In May 2018, it was announced that Jamie Foxx would portray the titular character.[18] In July 2018, it was reported that Jeremy Renner would be starring alongside Foxx as Detective Twitch.[19] On October 25, 2018, the filming start date was delayed to June 2019.[8]

References

  1. ^ Ryan Scott (July 26, 2018). "Spawn Working Title Revealed, Shooting Begins in Early 2019". Movie Web.
  2. ^ Ryan Scott (May 29, 2018). "Jamie Foxx Is Spawn in McFarlane's Blumhouse Reboot". Movie Web.
  3. ^ Kevin Burwick (July 9, 2018). "Jeremy Renner Is Twitch Williams in the Spawn Reboot". Movie Web.
  4. ^ Head, Steve (March 12, 2001). "Michael Jai White Gives IGN FilmForce the Latest on Spawn 2". IGN. Retrieved March 21, 2007.
  5. ^ "Spawn Movie News!".
  6. ^ David James (October 5, 2018). "Todd McFarlane Reveals That Spawn Hasn't Been Greenlit Yet". We Got This Covered.
  7. ^ a b Evans, Greg (October 5, 2017). "Todd McFarlane Confirms February Start For 'Dark, R-Rated' 'Spawn'; Pledges Daily Facebook Updates – Comic Con". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 10, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ a b Scott, Ryan (October 25, 2018). "Spawn Shoot Has Been Delayed Until Summer 2019". Movie Web. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  9. ^ Weinberg, Scott (June 4, 2007). "Todd McFarlane Funding a New "Spawn" Movie?". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved September 4, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "Todd McFarlane Begins Work on New 'Spawn' Film". Bloody Disgusting. October 26, 2007. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved December 26, 2017 – via Wayback Machine.
  11. ^ Amaya, Erik (September 16, 2016). "Todd McFarlane Promises A Dark Spawn Movie ... Again". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  12. ^ Coming Soon (August 23, 2009). "McFarlane Starts Writing New Spawn Movie". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  13. ^ Kendrick, Ben (July 21, 2011). "Michael Jai White Wants to Return for a Hard-R Rated 'Spawn' Movie". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  14. ^ Davis, Erik (July 19, 2013). "Comic-Con Interview: Jamie Foxx on Spider-Man, 'Annie,' Sinister Six and... a 'Booty Call' Sequel?". Movies.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2016 – via Wayback Machine.
  15. ^ McMillan, Graeme (August 26, 2013). "Todd McFarlane Suggests 'Spawn' Remake Could Shoot Next Year". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Lucas Siegel (February 14, 2016). "Exclusive: Todd McFarlane Is Finished with New Spawn Movie Script". Comicbook.com. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  17. ^ Kit, Borys (July 21, 2017). "New 'Spawn' Movie in the Works From Todd McFarlane, Blumhouse". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 10, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
  18. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 29, 2018). "Jamie Foxx Set For 'Spawn,' Creator Todd McFarlane's Dark Blumhouse Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  19. ^ Ramée, Jordan (July 9, 2018). "Jeremy Renner Set To Star In Spawn Movie Alongside Jamie Foxx". GameSpot. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
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