Spawn Gets a Script Writer in Brian Tucker

We finally have some news on the long in the works Spawn reboot film. Brian Tucker has been tapped to write the script for the project. Tucker has one writing credit to his name in Broken City which starred Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Tucker is also attached to write the reboot of The Fugitive. Spawn creator Todd McFarlane wrote the initial script for the new Spawn film. McFarlane is looking to transition and direct the adaptation.

Joining McFarlane to help make the film a reality is Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions. Blum and McFarlane are producing and Carla Hacken is executive producing.

The film has been in the works since at least 2017. Jamie Foxx was attached to star and Jeremy Renner was to play the detective Twitch. With the delays in the film it’s unknown if the two are still attached.

Spawn is the story of a black-ops agent who is murdered and his soul sent to hell. He makes a deal to return however five years have passed when he does. He returns as a disfigured spawn of hell and must figure out his new role and powers.

Spawn had a previous film adaptation which was released in 1997 and starred Michael Jai White. An adult cartoon series was also released on HBO.

Spawn was one of the original launch series for Image Comics. Starting in 1992, it’s the longest-running indie comic currently. McFarlane has decided to expand his Spawn property with numerous spin-off comic series.

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