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==Synopsis== |
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Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Alan Gates is resigned to die, until he learns that his tumor is really a parasite. With a new 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.<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Malignant-Man-James-Wan/dp/1608860701/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=MAlignant+Man&qid=1626808549&sr=8-1 Amazon]</ref> |
Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Alan Gates is resigned to die, until he learns that his tumor is really a parasite. With a new 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.<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Malignant-Man-James-Wan/dp/1608860701/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=MAlignant+Man&qid=1626808549&sr=8-1 Amazon]</ref> |
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==Film adaptation== |
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In June 2014, [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] acquired the rights to the comic and set [[James Wan]] to direct and produce the adaptation.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2014/06/malignant-man-movie-james-wan-fox-791604/ Fox Acquires ‘Malignant Man’; ‘Fast 7’s James Wan Eyeing To Direct]</ref> In 2016, [[Brad Peyton]] signed on to direct the film with Wan still producing the film through his [[Atomic Monster]] banner.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/san-andreas-director-teams-james-902320/ 'San Andreas' Director Teams With James Wan for 'Malignant Man' (Exclusive)]</ref> One year later, [[Rebecca Thomas]] replaced Peyton as director.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://variety.com/2017/film/news/rebecca-thomas-malignant-movie-adaptation-fox-1202518260/|title= ‘Stranger Things’ Director Rebecca Thomas to Helm Fox Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Malignant’|date= August 7, 2017|access-date= October 9, 2023|first= Dave|last= McNary|work= Variety}}</ref> |
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Wan would later clarify that his film ''[[Malignant (2021 film)|Malignant]]'' was not based on the graphic novel despite the name similarities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wan |first1=James |title=Umm, just a little clarification |url=https://www.facebook.com/creepypuppet/posts/10157311305486487 |publisher=Facebook |access-date=January 24, 2020}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| Malignant Man | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Boom! Studios |
| Format | Limited series |
| Publication date | April – August 2011 |
| No. of issues | 4 |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | James Wan |
| Written by | James Wan (story) Michael Alan Nelson (writer) |
| Artist(s) | Piotr Kowalski |
| Letterer(s) | Steve Wands |
| Colorist(s) | Jordie Bellaire |
| Editor(s) | Matt Gagnon |
| Collected editions | |
| Softcover | ISBN 978-1608860708 |
Malignant Man is a 2011 graphic novel by James Wan.
Synopsis
[edit]Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Alan Gates is resigned to die, until he learns that his tumor is really a parasite. With a new 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.[1]
Film adaptation
[edit]In June 2014, 20th Century Fox acquired the rights to the comic and set James Wan to direct and produce the adaptation.[2] In 2016, Brad Peyton signed on to direct the film with Wan still producing the film through his Atomic Monster banner.[3] One year later, Rebecca Thomas replaced Peyton as director.[4]
Wan would later clarify that his film Malignant was not based on the graphic novel despite the name similarities.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Amazon
- ^ Fox Acquires ‘Malignant Man’; ‘Fast 7’s James Wan Eyeing To Direct
- ^ 'San Andreas' Director Teams With James Wan for 'Malignant Man' (Exclusive)
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 7, 2017). "'Stranger Things' Director Rebecca Thomas to Helm Fox Sci-Fi Thriller 'Malignant'". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Wan, James. "Umm, just a little clarification". Facebook. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
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