Nia DaCosta Eyes Invincible Film, But Zack Snyder May Be the Real Match
After nearly a decade in limbo, Invincible’s live-action future is back in the spotlight as Nia DaCosta shares her vision—yet some reckon Zack Snyder could be the one to bring the comic’s grit to life.
It’s been close to ten years since talk first surfaced about bringing Invincible to life outside the pages of Robert Kirkman’s comic, and now the conversation’s heating up again. Nia DaCosta, who recently directed The Marvels, has thrown her hat in the ring, saying she’s keen to adapt the series for the big screen. Ahead of her latest project, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, DaCosta took to Reddit for an AMA, where she made it clear she’s got a strong idea of how she’d handle the adaptation, especially when it comes to the story’s raw edge and emotional punch.
I would LOVE to direct a live action film version of Robert Kirkman’s Invincible. The comic and cartoon are amazing. I know exactly how I’d want to translate that world, and that amazing father/son relationship, to screen. I also just love the idea of making something in a superhero world that has some real grit and viscera–and s-x!
Whether anything will come of DaCosta’s interest is anyone’s guess, especially after the mixed response to her last superhero outing. The reception to The Bone Temple could well tip the scales. Still, there’s another director who might be an even better fit for Invincible’s brand of mayhem: Zack Snyder.
Invincible’s Live-Action Hopes: Still on Ice?
Despite being announced ages ago, a live-action Invincible hasn’t materialised. That’s not too surprising, considering the animated series has been the main focus. Kirkman himself has said the show could run for seven or eight seasons to cover the full 144-issue story.
The animated version has been a hit with both critics and punters, carving out a solid spot in pop culture. So, it’s no shock that a film isn’t top priority. Kirkman hasn’t shut the door on the idea, though, and reckons he’d be surprised if it never happens.
Unfortunately, there’s not much I can say. I will say that the television show makes it vastly easier and vastly more difficult in various different aspects of the development of the movie. That’s kind of where I have to leave it, unfortunately. It’s still early going. I would be shocked if it doesn’t happen one day.
With a fourth season on the way, there’s still plenty to keep fans busy while any film plans are on the backburner.
Why Snyder’s Style Might Suit Invincible
If and when a live-action version gets the green light, Snyder could be a strong contender to take the reins. While his track record with comic book films isn’t spotless, his knack for gritty visuals and large-scale action lines up with what Invincible needs.
One thing that’s tripped Snyder up before is his writing. His insistence on scripting his own films has led to some less-than-stellar results. Ideally, he’d focus on the visuals, working from a solid script—much like he did with Man of Steel and Dawn of the Dead.
Given his talent for staging intense, operatic action, as seen in Man of Steel, it’s easy to imagine him handling Invincible’s more brutal moments. It’s still up in the air which direction Kirkman and Amazon will go when the time comes.
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Invincible is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video in the US.
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