“The films and graphic novels of Alejandro Jodorowsky have influenced me and so many others for so long. The Hollywood Reporter had Waititi’s statement on the matter: Related: Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know In a photo on the movie’s website, they kneel on either side of the legendary filmmaker, mimicking the famous shot of Jodorowsky as the Alchemist from The Holy Mountain. Despite how little we know, there is some fear surrounding the live-action project.īoth Waititi and Clement have an honest reverence for Jodorowsky’s work. They have said they would like to read a script before deciding how the movie will be distributed, and one is expected to reach them by the end of this year. Humanoids Inc., the publishing company for The Incal, has never made a film before and still holds many executive privileges surrounding Waititi’s adaptation. No details have been announced for The Incal yet. The Incal could carry his style well with its astounding story following such an idiotic and comedic hero. The sci-fi genre might appear more of an aesthetic to Waititi, acting as a vehicle for his message of empathy and heroism.

Though Waititi is shifting in genre, his storytelling ability will no doubt shine through as bright as ever. On his list of films that he’s working on, there’s an Untitled Star Wars Project, Flash Gordon, Time Bandits, and the classic anime epic Akira. Taika Waititi's experience with Thor has started to lead him to explore more movies in the sci-fi genre. Preorder it today! For even more from Humanoids, don’t miss our exclusive preview of The Technopriests.Related: Alejandro Jodorowsky's 4K Restoration Collection Clip Explores the Midnight Movie In a shocking and explosive prequel to the legendary and best-selling INCAL saga, prepare to enter…the Psychoverse.Ī realm made of pure potential and possibility known as the Psychoverse has declared war on all material reality, and the only ones who can save it are the deadly Metabaron, the swashbuckling Kill Wolfhead, and the bumbling John Difool. I’m very proud of what Mark, Dave and I accomplished.”įans of the series should note they’re in good hands, as Russell pointed out, “ Incal: Psychoverse was written for all my fellow John Difools who look everywhere for meaning only to find the universe was in their pocket the whole time.”Ĭheck out the preview below. Given the history behind the series, Paquette said in a statement, “Drawing the Incal has been both a highlight of my career and an intimidating challenge. Listen to the latest episode of our weekly comics podcast!

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