Ed Brubaker’s classic Criminal series of graphic novels is gradually making its way to the big screen. The first of those books, COWARD, has been in development for quite some time, with previous reports suggesting that HARD CANDY director, David Slade, was in a position to helm. Now, and very exciting news it is for me, we’re hearing that Korean director Kim Jee Woon is up to helm the crime thriller. Kim made his English language debut at the beginning of this year with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fun return to action, THE LAST STAND. Although the film didn’t do too well in financial terms it looks as though Kim’s past work is suited perfectly for the source material.
Kim has given us crime genre pieces such as I SAW THE DEVIL, A BITTERSWEET LIFE, as well as mixing in some dark comedies and the cult classic horror film, A TALE OF TWO SISTERS. Brubaker will write the script based on his own graphic novel, which itself won the Eisner Award for Best New Series. Although I loved THE LAST STAND, it was missing a lot of Kim’s signature style and humour. COWARD seems much better suited for him.
Source: Variety
