NYCC 2019: James Wan Tapped to Produce GIDEON FALLS Adaptation
October 3, 2019Iconic horror and science fiction filmmaker, James Wan, is set to board the live-action adaptation of the Image Comics series, Gideon Falls, which has been announced as a television series.
The original graphic novel, via creator Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino, centers on the lives of a reclusive young man, who is obsessed with a conspiracy in the city’s trash, as well as a washed-up Catholic priest, who is full of dark secrets. The two become intertwined around the mysterious legend of The Black Barn, an otherworldly building that is alleged to have appeared in both the city and the small town, throughout history, bringing death and madness in its wake.
“We are very excited about James Wan and Atomic Monster (Productions) joining the Gideon Falls team,” said Lemire. “James’ creative vision will be a wonderful fit for the world of Gideon Falls and to help adapt the series to television in a truly unique and exciting way.”
Lemire’s Gideon Falls most-recently garnered Best New Series laurels at the 2019 Eisner Awards and will continue a trend of Hollywood’s continuation of adapting Image titles for our screens.
No news yet as to when production will begin, let alone a platform for which it will land, but a bidding war for the rights is sure to ensue, especially with Wan attached to the project. Stay tuned!
Click HERE for the official NYCC press release, via Image Comics.
