Disney Is Adapting Graphic Novel DELILAH DIRK as a Feature Film
Disney has acquired the rights to Tony Cliff's graphic novel Delilah Dirk And The Turkish Lieutenant. Delilah Dirk is a female action hero who is also known as the “International Mistress of Swordsmanship.”
I've never heard of this comic before, but it's an action adventure story set in the early 19th century. The story follows Delilah, who is trained in 47 sword fighting techniques. She is described as "a female Indiana Jones, as she wields her sword and battles pirates and escapes on her flying boat while seeking adventures around the globe."
This is a great move for Disney, who is looking for a franchise that inspires female empowerment. If the first film is done well, they could have a great franchise that is built around a woman hero. Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lietutenant is the first story arc that revolves around the character, and here's the official description:
Lovable ne’er-do-well Delilah Dirk is an adventurer for the 19th century. She has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she’s picked up on the way, Delilah’s adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan’s guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside. For Delilah, one adventure leads to the next in this thrilling and funny installment in her exciting life.
This sounds pretty cool, and I know this is a story and character my own girls would enjoy. They love this kind of stuff. If you want to familiarize yourself with Delilah Dirk more, make sure to hit up the official website DelilahDirk.com. You can actually read the first 80 pages of Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant for free. There's a second book in the series called Delilah Dirk and the King’s Shilling.
Hopefully they bring in a solid team of talented individuals to bring this character to the big screen.
Source: Deadline