Ghost Machine’s ‘Redcoat’ To Be Adapted To Film
by Olly MacNamee
As announced by Deadline, Atlas Entertainment and Ghost Machine are developing a feature film adaptation of Redcoat, co-created by writer Geoff Johns, and artist Bryan Hitch. Johns will write the script and is produced by Charles Roven and Alex Gartner for Atlas Entertainment.
Talking up the adaption, Gartner said:
“All great franchises are built on great characters and Redcoat’s Simon Pure is one of them. Funny, charismatic, and lovably roguish, he anchors the IP fantastically.”
Roven added:
“I have known Geoff Johns for many years and in some cases had a front row seat to his excellent work in the DC world. Johns and Hitch have formed a brilliant collaboration as writer and illustrator of the Redcoat comics, which have become a top selling fan favorite. Redcoat is innovative comic material and ripe to become a tentpole.”
In a joint statement, Johns and Hitch said:
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with one of the most accomplished producers working today. From Oppenheimer to Wonder Woman, Chuck Roven helped bring some of the most iconic and inspirational films of our time to the screen.”
