The first of six issues of Nate Simpson's
Nonplayer was released by Image Comics back in April and is receiving praises from comic critics and fans. Trying to capitalize on its success so far Warner Brothers, according to
Variety, has obtained the film rights to the comic. The film will be produced by Harry Potter producer David Heyman as well as Roy Lee.
Reports Variety:
Warner Bros. has acquired feature film rights to Nate Simpson's comicbook "Nonplayer" from publisher Image Comics and has set up the potential tentpole project with producers Roy Lee ("The Ring") and David Heyman (the "Harry Potter" series).
Here is a brief description of
Nonplayer:
Nonplayer is a sci-fi/fantasy story about Dana Stevens, a brilliant young woman who retreats from the dismal workaday world of the future into the digital fantasy realm of Jarvath, where she's a fearless warrior. Dana is not alone in her pursuits, however, and before long her adventures begin to cat-and-mouse back and forth between the two worlds.
No word on on casting or when we might see the movie. But with Harry Potter out of the mix it seems like Warner Brothers is looking to comic book movies to fill the void left behind by young wizard and his friends.
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