Back in 2013 when his plans for a Spawn reboot seemed little more than a pipe dream, creator Todd McFarlane suggested on a number of occasions that he was lining up an Oscar-winner to take on the lead role of Al Simmons, and that Jamie Foxx was aggressively pursuing the part. Well, now that McFarlane […]
Todd McFarlane’s Spawn movie to start shooting in May
After years of tweaking the screenplay and looking for financing, Todd McFarlane’s hard work finally paid off last year when Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions boarded his long-gestating big screen reboot of the hit comic book character Spawn. McFarlane is set to make his directorial debut on the movie, which he has described as “dark and […]
Todd McFarlane says Spawn won’t talk in the reboot, but he will have a voice
We’ve gotten some interesting details lately surrounding the upcoming reboot of ’90s anti-hero Spawn. Creator and director Todd McFarlane has gone on record stating that the film will fully utilize its R-Rating, and that it will be more adult-oriented than Deadpool. We also know that Spawn will have a heavy horror vibe, which is fitting […]
Todd McFarlane provides Spawn update, compares the reboot to Jaws
Some 21 years after the release of the Spawn movie, creator Todd McFarlane finally looks set to get his long-gestating reboot off the ground this year. Blumhouse Productions is on board to finance and produce, allowing McFarlane to make his directorial debut on the film, and now with things moving forward he has provided a […]
Todd McFarlane still planning new Spawn animated series
A few years ago, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane revealed that he was developing a new animated series based upon his comic book character, even going so far as to unveil some early concept art for the potential show. McFarlane has of course since found the funding for his long-planned live-action feature film reboot, which is […]
Spawn reboot to shoot in February, Todd McFarlane wants “unfriendly, dark” Stan Lee cameo
Now that he finally has funding in place thanks to Blumhouse Productions, Todd McFarlane has revealed that cameras will start rolling on his R-rated Spawn reboot this coming February. “It’s going to be dark and R-rated,” said McFarlane, noting that the $10 million-budgeted production won’t be R-rated like Deadpool “with a couple of F-bombs and […]
Jason Blum on Todd McFarlane directing the Spawn reboot
After years in development, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane finally found a home for his long-planned big screen reboot of his classic comic book series back in July in Blumhouse Productions, with the studio granting McFarlane his wish to retain full creative control, as well as directing the project. Spawn will mark McFarlane’s directorial debut, and […]
Todd McFarlane’s Spawn reboot finds a home at Blumhouse Productions
After several years in development (and seemingly in limbo), Todd McFarlane’s Spawn reboot has found a home, with McFarlane announcing that he’s teaming with Blumhouse Productions to bring his character back to the big screen. “We’ve gone from the theoretical, we’re making movies,” McFarlane said. “Jasom Blumhouse. Spawn. Badass. R. It’s coming. Get ready for […]
Todd McFarlane says he won’t give up creative control over Spawn reboot
For the past few years, Todd McFarlane has been providing regular updates on his progress with the screenplay for his planned Spawn reboot, although it never seems to move any closer towards becoming a reality. Well, speaking to Syfy Wire (via Bloody Disgusting), McFarlane has claimed that the slow progress isn’t down to a lack […]
Todd McFarlane says his Spawn reboot will be “dark” and “nasty”
Todd McFarlane has been talking up his planned Spawn reboot for several years now, although it appears to be moving through development at a snail’s pace and never really seems any closer to becoming a reality. The last we heard from McFarlane back in December, he was hoping to direct the movie himself with a […]
