The acclaimed graphic novel "Preacher" will finally get its live action due since Columbia Pictures has picked up the rights for director Sam Mendes. Mendes is acclaimed himself for his work on "American Beauty," his first film as a director. "Road to Perdition" followed starring Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. This was also based on the graphic novel by Max Allan Collins.
The comic followed a down and out preacher who received the power to speak with the voice of God.
Putting "Preacher" in the hands of Mendes may increase the chances of this one actually making it to theaters and not languishing in script development. Splashpage at MTV has more and a suggested set of cast members. (The name of actor James Franco was tossed out there.)
Cover image courtesy DC/Vertigo Comics
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