Comic Book Talk
Alan Moore famously hates any and all adaptations of his work (maybe all comic adaptations for that matter) Interesting he feels differently about this one
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A fantasy novel by
Alan Moore is getting a television adaptation. An influential author, known for his seminal comic book work, Moore is behind titles such as
Watchmen,
V for Vendetta,
Batman: The Killing Joke,
From Hell, and
Swamp Thing. However, he has a reputation for holding oppositional views of adaptations, including his own, and has argued that he aims to illuminate what comic books are capable of as a storytelling medium rather than translating it into a different format. But he is significantly more positive about an adaptation that's just been announced.
Deadline confirms that
The Great When, a new fantasy novel by Moore, is getting a TV adaptation. The production company Playground landed the rights to
The Great When, a fantasy graphic novel that was published by Bloomsbury on October 1. It's the first in Moore’s planned five-volume Long London series of epic fantasy novels, which Playground plans to adapt into a series that spans several seasons. Moore reacted to the news in the statement below:
For the first time in my career, I’m genuinely excited and enthusiastic about a work of mine…one that I own, and believe could work marvelously in a different medium…being adapted for the screen.
In Playground, I feel that I’ve connected with people who respect both me and the narrative and are receptive to such input as I can offer. And, given Playground’s track record, I have little doubt that this will be anything short of spectacular. It’s taken me some time, but I think at last I’m ready for my closeup.
David Stern, the Joint Joint Managing Director of Playground, who played a big role in securing the rights, also shared a statement:
Alan Moore’s The Great When is an extraordinary work of imagination, combining elements of history, fantasy, and mystery to create a world that is both epic and intimate, strange yet deeply human. This project represents the type of storytelling we at Playground are passionate about, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with Alan, one of the most influential writers of our time, to bring this remarkable work to television.
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Alan Moore doesn't mince words about adaptations of his work and notable criticism of the current state of the comic book industry and superhero movies. It is understandable, considering his conflict with WB and the long disagreements between the two sides. Perhaps the most significant part of
The Great When adaptation, coming from an author who has not always given his stamp of approval, is that he's embraced it.......
https://screenrant.com/the-great-when-show-alan-moore-adaptation-author-response/