Draft:Prophet (upcoming film)

Prophet
Directed bySam Hargrave
Written byKurt Johnstad
Based onProphet
by Rob Liefeld
Produced by
  • Jeff Robinov
  • Rob Liefeld
  • John Schoenfelder
  • Russel Ackerman
  • Jake Gyllenhaal
  • Brooklyn Weaver
  • John Graham
StarringJake Gyllenhaal
Production
companies
Studio 8
Prime Universe Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Prophet is an upcoming American sci-fi action film directed by Sam Hargrave, written by Kurt Johnstad, based on the comic book of the same name by Rob Liefeld.

Plot

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Prophet volunteered for a German experiment near the end of World War II to feed his family, is awakened in 1965 after a bombing.

Cast

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Jake Gyllenhaal as John Prophet

Production

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Development

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On July 11, 2018, Studio 8 acquired the rights to adapt Rob Liefeld’s comic book character Prophet with Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh and Brooklyn Weaver attached to produce through Prime Universe Films.[1] On October 8, 2021, Sam Hargrave was set to direct, Marc Guggenheim would write the screenplay, and Jake Gyllenhaal was casted in the film.[2] On October 21, 2022, Kurt Johnstad was hired to write the screenplay and Gyllenhaal, John Graham, Jeff Robinov, John Schoenfelder and Russel Ackerman credited as producers with Liefeld, Askarieh, and Weaver.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Couch, Aaron (July 11, 2018). "Comic Book Movie 'Prophet' in the Works From Deadpool Creator and Studio 8". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Villei, Matt (October 8, 2021). "'Prophet' Comic Movie Adaptation in the Works From Jake Gyllenhaal and 'Extraction' Director Sam Hargrave". Collider. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Kit, Borys (October 21, 2022). "'300' Writer Kurt Johnstad Tapped to Write Jake Gyllenhaal Comic Book Movie 'Prophet' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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