Warner Bros. is finalising a seven-figure deal to produce a film adaptation of Rob Liefeld’s (Deadpool) comic series Avengelyne, with Margot Robbie eyeing the lead role. This news, reported by Variety, brings together a notable team, including director Olivia Wilde and screenwriter Tony McNamara.
Avengelyne is an Image Comics series that debuted in 1995, following a fallen angel who battles demons on Earth to prevent Armageddon. The film’s screenplay will be penned by McNamara, known for his work on Poor Things. Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, is producing the film alongside Wilde and Simon Kinberg, extending Robbie’s collaboration with Warner Bros. following the success of Barbie.
In a statement to Variety, Liefeld expressed his excitement about the project, crediting Kinberg for facilitating the adaptation. “This incredibly humbling journey to bring Avengelyne to life onscreen started through my relationship with super-producer Simon Kinberg who told me he had a perfect fit for the material and asked me to trust him,” Liefeld said. He recounted his initial meeting with Robbie and Wilde, who suggested McNamara for the screenplay, and noted the strong connection between the team.
Warner Bros. is in talks to acquire the film rights to Avengelyne, extending Wilde’s relationship with the studio following her work on Don’t Worry Darling in 2022. Robbie would produce the film alongside her LuckyChap partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara, maintaining the momentum from Barbie.
The adaptation of Avengelyne marks another significant collaboration for Warner Bros. and brings a fresh take on the comic series. The involvement of Robbie, Wilde, and McNamara signals an intriguing direction for the project, blending the creative talents of each contributor to bring this story to the big screen.
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