I’ve never read Alexis Nolent’s graphic novel (i.e. comic book) called “Cyclops”, but after reading the premise, it sure sounds pretty bloody awesome. And apparently a lot of people thought so, because Warner Bros. has snapped up the movie rights to the comics with intentions of making it a directorial vehicle for James Mangold (“Walk the Line”, “3:10 to Yuma”). Cathy Konrad and Alexandra Milchan will produce the sci-fi actioner for the WB.
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Set in the near future, the actioner concerns mercenary forces whose soldiers wear Cyclops-like cameras in their helmets and broadcast in real time to both central command and living rooms. One mercenary chosen to lead an elite squad begins to realize he isn’t fighting for freedom and justice as much as for commerce.
The project has been fast-tracked into production, so expect to see it very soon in a movie theater near you.
