Eisner Award-winning comic book writer Tom King is set to get a movie adaptation of his Love Everlasting series. Tapped by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn to serve as one of the key voices in the emerging DC Universe, King’s Supergirl :Woman of Tomorrow run is set to serve as the inspiration behind the movie adaptation starring Milly Alcock. His work has also inspired other major live-action comic book properties, such as Marvel’s WandaVision show.
Per ᴅᴇᴀᴅline, Sony Pictures Entertainment is pushing forward with a movie adaptation of the Love Everlasting comics that King co-created with artist Elsa Charretier. Room director Lenny Abrahamson is set to helm the project, based on a script penned by Kingsman: The Golden Circle screenwriter Jane Goldman.
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King’s Work Is Not Solely Limited To The Major Comic Franchises
As a comic writer who has worked on comic runs for some of the best-known characters across both the Marvel and DC universes, this latest news will offer audiences a look at some of King’s work outside the two major superhero franchises. Published by Image Comics, and hailed as one of the imprint’s most impressive works released throughout 2023, Love Everlasting is a curious blend of psychological horror, science fiction, and romance.
Following the story of a young woman named Joan Peterson, her quest for romantic fulfillment is suddenly thrown sideways when she realizes that she is instantly transported into a new period every time she falls in love. Described as a mix of Groundhog Day and Quantum Leap, the comic’s unusual premise will prove interesting story fodder for Goldman, who is no stranger to bringing comic properties to life on screen. In addition to having previously worked on the Kingsman franchise, the screenwriter also worked on 2010’s Kick-ᴀss and 2011’s X-Men: First Class.
Meanwhile, Abrahamson is the Oscar-nominated director responsible for delivering Brie Larson’s own 2016 Academy Award win for Best Actress. This creative combination is sure to deliver an interesting spin on an already unique premise.
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King Is Quickly Becoming One Of Hollywood’s Most Sought After Comic Writers
In recent years, Hollywood has increasingly turned to comics as a rich source of storytelling material, and King’s name is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most talented and influential writers in the medium. With his work already set to shape the future of the new DC Universe, Sony’s decision to turn to his Love Everlasting comic will only serve to further cement his place in the pantheon of the medium’s most influential creatives.
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