Fincher's Torso
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When he finishes Zodiac (currently filming, with Jake Gyllenhaal) and Benjamin Button (currently in development) for Paramount, David Fincher will continue to hang around the studio, this time
directing a screen version of Torso, a graphic novel that details Elliot Ness' post-Capone
stint as Cleveland's public safety officer. Torso was cowritten by Brian
Michael Bendis, who has since gone on to a very successful mainstream comic career in such series as
Daredevil and Ultimate Spider-Man.The novel's story is a fascinating one - and it's true, too. While Ness was working in Cleveland, torsos started showing up in the city's river and, at the same time, Ness began to get taunting letters from the killer. Despite his total lack of background in police work, the former treasury agent was able to put together a team to track down and arrest the man. The screenplay is being adapted by Ehren Kruger, and Todd McFarlane (who originally option the property) is among the producers.
Needless to say, it'll be ages before we see anything from this one, but it sounds like an incredible story. Have any of you read the graphic novel? What's the visual style like?
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1-12-2006 @ 9:20AM
ThriceDamned said...
I have a hardcover edition of the graphic novel, signed by Bendis. It's a truly great book, and very cinematic and will therefore easily translate to the screen. The book is in black and white, with Bendis's trademark dialogue (that is to say, very detailed and realistic). It has a pretty shocking ending, and is an all around classic in my opinion. Can't wait for the movie.
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1-12-2006 @ 3:16PM
Travon Boykins said...
I agree. I read this a few years back (after I finished reading Powers) and it is pretty amazing work. And it seems ripe for Fincher, given the dark nature of the comic. And the end works well (though I fear it might change). One of the better graphic novels around. In terms of style, it's Bendis, who has the visual flair (and writing for that matter) akin to films.
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