Irish-American author Garth Ennis, known for his adaptations of Preacher and The Boys into TV series, has penned a screenplay for a film version of his comic Crossed, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The film draws inspiration from the initial 10 issues released between 2008 and 2010. However, the series has since grown to include over 200 issues, featuring contributions from various writers and artists, including Watchmen writer Alan Moore.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Crossed is set in a world ravaged by a pandemic, where those infected display a cross-shaped rash on their faces and succumb to their most heinous instincts. This scenario is described as a zombie apocalypse, but with humans retaining their intellect and turning into homicidal maniacs.
Six Studios is currently seeking a director for the project. Carl Choi of Six Studios will serve as producer, alongside Ben Hung of Retro Entertainment and Ken Levin of Nightsky Productions. Hung and Levin, in collaboration with Ennis, developed the proposal before selling it to Six Studios. Jeff Huang of Six Studios will join Ennis, Carl Amari, and Bill Patterson as executive producers.
Amazon's adaptation of Ennis' The Boys has emerged as one of the most celebrated comic book series of the decade, with its fourth season ranking among the platform's most-viewed television seasons ever. The series has spawned several spin-offs and is set to conclude with its fifth season. Meanwhile, Preacher ran for four seasons from 2016 to 2019.
Carl Choi of Six Studios describes the script as an intimate, human story, stating, "It was the most faithful adaptation possible."
