After endless twists and turns, the film based on the graphic novel created by the huge Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon it is taking color. A few months ago the hiring of Sam Mendes, Oscar winner for American Beauty, as director; and these weeks added John August, who will be in charge of writing the script.
The producer in charge of the project, Columbia Pictures offered the job of screenwriter to John August, responsible for the scripts of Corpse Bride and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; and current producer of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, adaptation of the popular video game.
The comic was published during 1995 and 2000 and consists of 75 issues. Tells the adventures of a texan preacher who is one day possessed by genesis, a spirit son of an angel and a demon, with whom he will travel the United States, fighting the forces of evil, in the company of an ex-girlfriend and an alcoholic vampire.
With the recent confirmation of John August, Sam Mendes, who repeatedly expressed his enthusiasm for starting filming, is already beginning to think about what the film will be, that It does not have a cast or release date yet.