Rob Liefeld releases proof-of-concept trailer – The Hollywood Reporter

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The original author of the manga, Rob Liefeld, dead pool His latest project is a family of films. Liefeld is teaming up with Philip J. Silvera, who served as stunt coordinator on the 2016 film. dead poolfor proof of concept trailer Bloodstrike.

Liefeld is best known for creating Marvel characters such as Deadpool and Cable. Bloodstrike Hailing from Liefeld’s indie Extreme universe, he has been attracting attention from Hollywood over the years. At one point, Akiva Goldsman and Graham King were stuck together. Netflix has also come and gone as a partner. However, as those options expired, Liefeld became frustrated and decided to take matters into his own hands. Silvera is currently expected to direct the feature film, but no studio has been established at this time.

“When you take a comic book from the page to the screen, there are always hurdles, scripts, writers, and talent that come together to move you forward. It gets old really fast,” Liefeld wrote on Instagram Thursday. I wrote it with “I was waiting to find a director who had the same passion for this material, someone who would nurture it to the end and be a true partner in the process.”

he first met Silvera dead pool I was also impressed by Silvera’s work at Netflix. daredevil.

“We are committed to taking you on this journey as we make the Bloodstrike movie together. We will keep you updated as casting, studio, and scripts are finalized,” Liefeld wrote. “I’m tired of hearing about trades, including my own. I’d rather show you what it’s going to look like. This is just teasing what’s to come.” is now more dedicated than ever to bringing the Extreme catalog to life with talented partners like Phil, and this is just the beginning.”

Bloodstrike It debuted in 1993 after Liefeld left Marvel after completing his defining work. new mutant and X force. The Image Comics title focuses on a team of elite government assassins.