As a lifelong fan of horror comics, I can’t help but feel an icy shiver of excitement running down my spine at the prospect of The Ice Cream Man gracing our screens! The creative minds behind some of my favorite shows and films are taking on this chilling anthology series, and that’s enough to make me scream for more.
The team behind the hit Netflix show Wednesday and Smallville’s DC favorite are venturing into the realm of comics and horror with their latest work titled The Ice Cream Man. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (via their production company, Millar Gough Ink) have secured the film rights for the chilling Image Comics anthology series, which revolves around The Ice Cream Man character that assumes various forms and weaves diverse horror narratives. At this point, the project is in its early stages, but a hunt for a writer has already begun.
A Long Time Coming
For quite some time now, fans have eagerly anticipated seeing “The Ice Cream Man,” originally penned by W. Maxwell Prince and illustrated by Martin Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, adapt from its comic book form into a television show or film. The series initially hit the shelves in 2018 and was quickly acquired for production at Universal Content Productions. Its journey to the screen began when it was picked up as a Quibi series, but unfortunately, it didn’t make it to the screen due to Quibi shutting down its operations.
Following that, Prince shared some news about the possible television future of the show, and luckily, it was ongoing even though the network or streaming service wasn’t specified yet. “Let me clarify,” Prince added, “it most certainly isn’t happening at Quibi! I can assure you that the Ice Cream Man TV series is very much in the works. We hope to share more updates very soon.
Previously a series, the story is now set to be a full-length film – a first for this particular franchise. Most recently, Gough and Millar penned the long-anticipated sequel to Beetlejuice, named Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, under the direction of Tim Burton. With their impressive resume that includes Spider-Man 2 and Shanghai Noon, these writers know how to bring a project to life on the big screen. Here’s hoping that The Ice Cream Man series receives similar treatment, and you can read more about The Ice Cream Man Vol. 1 in the official description provided below.
What Is The Ice Cream Man?
Ice Cream Man is an extraordinary comic book series that blends various genres, offering standalone stories filled with sorrow, wonder, and redemption. Each tale introduces unique characters grappling with their personal mix of struggles. At the edges of these narratives, like a catchy tune from his vibrant truck, hovers the Ice Cream Man – a storyteller, a vendor of sweets. He could be an ally, an adversary, a deity, or a demon. With a mere snap of his fingers, he can alter your life’s trajectory forever.
Are you looking forward to The Ice Cream Man making his first appearance on the big screen? Feel free to chat with me about comics and films on Threads and Twitter at @mattaguilarcb!
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2024-09-07 02:40