Taika Waititi has officially signed on to direct a feature adaptation of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius’ bestselling graphic novel, “The Incal.” Waititi will also serve as a co-writer on the project alongside Jemaine Clement and Peter Warren.
Per Deadline, the film will come from Humanoids and Primer Entertertainment it will mark Humanoids’ first foray into the world of film. Jodorowsky and French artist Mœbius unveiled “The Incal” at the end of the 1970s and it went on to become the highest-selling sci-fi graphic novel in history. Taika Waititi had this to say about taking on the project:
“The films and graphic novels of Alejandro Jodorowsky have influenced me and so many others for so long. I was stunned to be given the opportunity to bring his iconic characters to life and I am grateful to Alejandro, Fabrice, and everyone at HUMANOIDS for trusting me to do so.”
“The Incal” is described as an “epic space opera centered on shabby P.I. John Difool, who happens upon a mystical artifact known as the Incal—an object of great power coveted by many factions across the galaxy. As Difool learns of the Incal’s powers and purpose, he—along with a ragtag crew of unlikely cohorts—reluctantly embarks on what begins as an improbable mission to save the universe, and slowly becomes a spiritual journey examining the duality and meaning of existence.” There is likely potential for more productions can take place within this realm because “The Incal” serves as the foundation of the “Jodoverse”, which includes the bestselling comic book series “The Metabarons” and “Megalex”, which could be explored via additional films in the future.
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