Being a graphic novelist AND a Hollywood film director is pretty much living the dream for a common nerd. Not many people get to do that but director James Wan is one of them.
The mastermind behind plenty of Hollywood horror movies like the Saw franchise, and the director on the next Fast and the Furious installment, Wan also happens to have his own graphic novel called "Malignant Man." And if "Deadline" can be believed, Wan may soon be directing his own creation.
"Deadline" reports that 20th Century Fox has purchased the rights to the graphic novel published by Boom Comics three years ago. 20th Century Fox is also interested in having Wan direct the film as well. Seems like a perfect hand-in-glove situation to me.
For those of you not familiar with the premise of the graphic novel:
Malignant Man focuses on Alan Gates, a cancer patient with a terminal diagnosis who is resigned to his fate until he discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite. Granted a second lease on life and incredible, otherworldly powers, Alan must fight against an evil army buried beneath society’s skin, all the while unlocking the secrets of his forgotten past.
Sounds like an intriguing concept. Doesn't seem like your typical run of the mill comic book. I know innovative ideas are a novel concept in Hollywood here but sometimes even execs can stop swimming through there oodles of cash to embrace an original idea.
No news on a cast or production start date. Fast and Furious 7 hits theaters next year.
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