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  • Paul Downs Colaizzo to Take Over ‘Harbinger’ as Wes Ball Focuses on ‘Planet of the Apes’

    Paul Downs Colaizzo to Take Over ‘Harbinger’ as Wes Ball Focuses on ‘Planet of the Apes’

    Wes Ball has been quite busy working on the next Planet of the Apes film, and it seems that his commitment led to him stepping down from his upcoming adaptation of the Paramount film, Harbinger. As the Disney/20th Century reboot is deep in pre-production, it seems that Paul Downs Colaizzo is currently in talks to take over the film. Valiant Entertainment’s Dan Mintz is producing alongside Original Film’s Neal Moritz and Toby Jaffe. The adaptation will follow the story of teen superheroes, who take on a corporation that is exploiting their abilities.

    Colaizzo has made a name for directing and writing the Sundance darling Brittany Runs a Marathon. The film was a massive success back in 2019’s Sundance Film Festival and would eventually release on Amazon prime Video. He’s definitely an interesting choice for the project and may be his step out of the indie scene into the blockbuster scene. With one Sundance darling under his belt, it’s a big step for his career and it’ll be interesting how he adapts the iconic comic.

    We’ve seen quite a few superhero adaptations over the years, but a group of teen heroes hasn’t been truly explored. The Boys has been trying to bring a spinoff that takes place in college to life, but it’s only been recent that it picked up any kind of speed. Marvel is also seemingly building towards a Young Avenger storyline. So, now’s the time to explore the storyline before the big guns get their chance.

    Source: Deadline

  • Paramount’s ‘Harbinger’ Adaptation Adds Director Wes Ball

    Paramount’s ‘Harbinger’ Adaptation Adds Director Wes Ball

    It looks like a project that has been in development hell for some time has finally picked up some steam, as Deadline just reported that Maze Runner filmmaker Wes Ball has joined the adaptation of Harbinger. Paramount Pictures is eyeing an adaptation of the Valiant Comic of the same name that follows a group of teenagers with powers and their conflict with a corporation exploiting their abilities. The script will be written by Andrew Lanham, who recently worked on Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi. It’s part of Ball’s first-look deal with Paramount and his production company Oddball Entertainment.

    For some time, the project was being developed by Sony with Dylan O’Brien and Noah Centineo being targeted for titular roles. Yet, it seems that there is currently no talent involved with the projects. It’s unclear when Ball may tackle this project, as he is currently busy developing a reboot of Planet of the Apes for Disney, but the script is being worked on with Josh Friedman involved.

    Originally, our own Charles Murphy broke the news on Sony’s original plans for the project back in 2018, where Justin Tipping was eyed to helm the project. It was part of a five-picture deal with Neil Moritz’s Original Film Studio that was eyeing the adaptation of Valiant Comics. So far, the only one realized is still Vin Diesel‘s luke-warm adaptation of Bloodshot. Here’s hoping the project can finally pick up the pace to bring the David Lapham and Jim Shooter series that started back in 1992 for 41 issues. We’ll keep an eye out for further updates.

    Source: Deadline, That Hashtag Show