Jake Gyllenhaal Set to Star in Film Adaptation of Robert Kirkman Graphic Novel OBLIVION SONG
Oscar nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal (Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler) has signed on to star in the big screen adaptation of the graphic novel Oblivion Song. The comic was created by Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici, and it has been picked up by New Republic Pictures. Gyllenhaal’s production company Nine Stories will produce the film with Riva Marker and Kirkman via his shingle Skybound Entertainment.
Here’s the synopsis:
“Oblivion Song” chronicles Nathan Cole, a man who makes daily trips to try and rescue those still living in Oblivion, an apocalyptic hellscape in Philadelphia that was lost a decade prior, along with 300,000 of its citizens.
Kirkman said of the project and the casting:
“We couldn’t be more excited to find such great partners in New Republic and Nine Stories. Both companies have a tremendous reputation for premium storytelling at the highest level, and we can’t wait to see Jake bring this character to life on the big screen. We are so fortunate to have assembled a team that is as passionate about this comic as we are.”
Kirkman has a solid history, with creating super popular content like The Walking Dead and Invincible, in addition to writing Marvel Comics such as Ultimate X-Men and Irredeemable Ant-Man. Gyllenhaal is a fantastic actor, and I am excited to see him in this role. What do you think of this casting?
via: Variety