Just a few years after the property’s relaunch, The darkness Comic book creator Marc Silvestri teases that adaptation plans are underway. Created by Silvestri, Preacher and the boys creator Garth Ennis and David Wohl, the Top Cow Productions series revolves around Jackie Estacado, a hit man for the Franchetti mob who struggled with being a womanizer and with his murderous tendencies, only to find out he was later caught by the mob. to take advantage of his burgeoning dark powers. His dark powers manifested at age 21 and would lead Jackie on the run from the mob, the Angelus equivalent of Darkness, and an evil cult.
Originally debuted in Comics’ Image witch swordJackie has led The darkness comic series since 1998, even relaunching in 2019 with cyber force‘s Matt Hawkins as writer and artist Tom Grindberg, known for Marvel’s pencil and inks demise comic book adaptation. The darkness would eventually be adapted into two video games from Chronicles of Riddick and Payday 2 developer Starbreeze Studios, both of which received generally favorable reviews from critics and gamers alike. Several attempts have been made to Darkness movie adaptation over the years, and it looks like they’re starting over.
In a recent interview with ComicBook.comMarc Silvestri was asked if the recent relaunch of The darkness series can lead to adjustments of the premises. The comic book creator could not provide details on the matter, but did confirm that discussions are underway. Check out what Silvestri shared below:
I can’t say anything. Look, it’s like we’re looking at this, it’s like you just, you always have things going on. And I can say this, that we have something. But I can’t say more than that. But I can assure you this, if that thing that’s possibly going on continues, it’s going to be bad – unbelievable.
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Prior to the release of the first game, several attempts were made to The darknesswith Dimension Films acquiring the rights in 2004, later selling them to The eye directors the Pang Brothers, who themselves would languish in development hell. Len Wiseman, best known for co-creating the underworld franchise, was also at one point committed to producing a film, which has also seemingly died after a decade of silence. Considering Silvestri largely remains a mother on the details of The darkness adaptation, it’s unclear whether he wants to develop his comic book for a live-action movie, animated series, or other video games.
Of The Darkness II after memorably ending on a cliffhanger in which Jackie was left in hell by childhood Jenny who became the host for the Angelus, those who enjoyed the game adaptations may be hoping for a third game. However, with similar gritty comic books spawn and Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR by getting a variety of adjustments on the screen, it will be interesting to see if Silvestri tried to bring the same The darkness to multiple mediums instead of putting all his eggs in one adaptation basket. Since the comic book creator is invested in making a new adaptation, those who have invested in the property can at least take comfort in knowing he wants it to be good.
Source: ComicBook.com
