A Marvel creator’s comic series has been picked up by Sony Picturesfor a movie. Brett Bean is known for his projects like Marvel’s Rocket and Groot and the comic adaptation of Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Deadline reported that Bean’s D’Orc comic series will be adapted into a live-action feature. The author and illustrator himself is attached to adapt it for the screen.
D’Orc is a dark comedy fantasy It only debuted this year and has become an instant bestseller for Image Comics, selling out before its first issue even hit the shelves. It is currently on its eighth print
The story is set in a world at war. As forces of light and darkness engage in an eternal struggle, a prophecy suggests that a warrior born from both will bring about the end of the world. However, the protagonist, a half-orc, half-dwarf, wants nothing to do with violence.
With his trusted companions (a bloodthirsty, sentient shield and the ghost of a chicken’s head), D’Orc travels through the lines, trying to help in any way he can. However, he must also dodge forces that want to see him dead because of the doomsday prophecy attached to him.
The plot of the movie has not yet been revealed. No cast or crew have been announced for the project either.
Brett Bean’s work spans Marvel comics, graphic novels & fantasy adventures
Brett Bean has had a very active career working in comics and graphic novels. His works include I Hate Fairyland, the graphic novel series Zoo Patrol Squad, and Draw! Brett Bean Breaks Down the Art of Drawing.
Beyond comics and graphic novels, Bean is also a puppet designer for Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. He makes variant covers and card art for Marvel Snap as well and has done work for movies and television <a href="https://comicvibe.com/5-tv-shows-to-watch-if-you-like-neagley/” title=”5 TV Shows To Watch If You Like Neagley”>shows too. He previously worked on the Muk ‘n’ Honey book series too.
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