EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures has acquired live-action film rights to the bestselling comic book series D’Orc, with its author and illustrator Brett Bean attached to adapt for the screen.
The film plot is under wraps, but the comic book series marries swashbuckling humor with sprawling magical mythology and creatures wrapped in a gritty, action-driven fantasy adventure. Published by Image Comics, the series debuted earlier this year and became an instant bestseller Its first issue sold out before its release and is now on its eighth printing. Subsequent issues also have gone into multiple printings.
In addition to D’Orc, Bean is the author of the graphic novel series Zoo Patrol Squad, and the Muk ‘n’ Honey book series. As an illustrator, his work has contributed to the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic series, puppet designs for Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and Marvel’s comic book series Rocket and Groot.
Bean is represented by ChengCaplan Company, InkWell Management and Alexander Lawrence.
