Jump to content

Malignant Man

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 186.151.122.62 (talk) at 02:53, 7 July 2020 (→Film adaptation). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Malignant Man
Publication information
PublisherBoom! Studios
FormatLimited series
Publication dateApril – August 2011
No. of issues4
Creative team
Created byJames Wan
Written byJames Wan (story)
Michael Alan Nelson (writer)
Artist(s)Piotr Kowalski
Letterer(s)Steve Wands
Colorist(s)Jordie Bellaire
Editor(s)Matt Gagnon
Collected editions
SoftcoverISBN 978-1608860708

Malignant Man is a 2011 superhero action horror graphic novel by James Wan.

History

Alan Gates, a cancer patient with a terminal diagnosis, is resigned to his fate, until he discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite! Granted a second 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. Dark, twisted, and unlike anything else on the stands, Malignant Man is a sci-fi thriller that can't be missed! Covers by Trevor Hairsine and Rael Lyra.

Film adaptation

[[Malignant (2020 film)|Malignant](2020 film) ]

In June 2014, 20th Century Fox acquired the rights to Wan's graphic novel Malignant Man. According to reports, Wan was to develop the concept with a view to directing and producing the film. As of the time of the announcement, comic book label BOOM! Studios is slated for a production role alongside co-producers Stephen Christy, Ross Richie and Adam Yoelin.[1][2] In June 2016, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Brad Peyton will direct the film.[3] In August 2017, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Rebecca Thomas had now signed on to direct, and the title of the project was confirmed to be Malignant.[4] In July 2019, it was announced that James Wan would direct the film at New Line Cinema from a screenplay by Akela Cooper and J.T. Petty, based on an original story he wrote alongside Ingrid Bisu and serve as a producer alongside Michael Clear under his Atomic Monster banner.[5]

On October 24, 2019, Wan clarified that the film is not based on his graphic novel Malignant Man, stating, "It's definitely not a superhero film. Malignant is an original thriller not based off any existing IP."[6]

In August 2019, Annabelle Wallis, George Young and Jake Abel were cast in the film.[7][8][9] In September 2019, Maddie Hasson, Michole Briana White and Jacqueline McKenzie joined the cast of the film.[10][11] Mckenna Grace was added to the cast in March 2020.[12]

Production began on September 24, 2019,[13][14] and concluded on December 8, 2019.[15] Malignant was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on August 14, 2020, by Warner Bros. Pictures,[16] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was removed from the release schedule in March 2020.[17]

References

  1. ^ Fleming, Jr, Mike (17 June 2014). "Fox Acquires 'Malignant Man'; 'Fast 7′s James Wan Eyeing To Direct". Deadline. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  2. ^ Ethan Anderton (17 June 2014). "Fox Picks Up Graphic Novel 'Malignant Man' for James Wan to Direct". FirstShowing.Net. First Showing® LLC. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  3. ^ Kit, Borys (13 June 2016). "'San Andreas' Director Teams With James Wan for 'Malignant Man' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  4. ^ "'Stranger Things' Director to Helm Sci-Fi Thriller 'Malignant' at Fox (Exclusive)". Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 31, 2019). "James Wan Directing Untitled Horror Project Before Aquaman 2, New Line Will Distribute". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  6. ^ Wan, James. "Umm, just a little clarification". Facebook. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (August 21, 2019). "James Wan's New Horror Film Casts Loudest Voice Star Annabelle Wallis (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (August 23, 2019). "James Wan Finds Male Lead for His Next Horror Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 26, 2019). "Jake Abel Joins James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 5, 2019). "James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Feature Adds Maddie Hasson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 23, 2019). "Michole Briana White & Jacqueline McKenzie Board James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  12. ^ ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ Actress Mckenna Grace Reteams With James Wan For ‘Malignant’
  13. ^ "Silver-Cup". Production List. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  14. ^ Robbins, Jason (September 24, 2019). "James Wan's Next Movie Officially Titled Malignant". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  15. ^ ""So we wrapped principal photography on MALIGNANT over the weekend. Big THANK YOU to an amazing cast and crew!! You all worked hard and..."". Instagram. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  16. ^ Pederson, Erik (October 22, 2019). "Malignant Release Date Set; James Wan's Horror Thriller Stalks Midsummer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  17. ^ Galuppo, Mia (March 24, 2020). "Warner Bros. Delays Release of 'In the Heights,' 'Scoob!' Due to Coronavirus". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
Stub icon

This article about a graphic novel is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

See guidelines for writing about novels. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Malignant_Man&oldid=966434230"