Gladiator writer Davide Franzoni is adapting his graphic novel Alexander the Great Immortal Alexander in a series. Franzoni is working on the project with Graphic India and Starlings Television.
The graphic novel tells a lesser-known story of Alexander: “Driven by an unshakable ambition, Alexander the Great set out to conquer the known world, his legendary army unstoppable.
“But as he plunges into the heart of India, a land full of mystical secrets and fierce warriors, Alexander faces his deadliest challenge.
“Here, between epic battles and ancient wisdom, he discovers that the true conquest is not of empires but of his own soul”.
Franzoni said in a statement: “Alexander the Great defeated every army that opposed him, he conquered every city that challenged him, but his deepest struggle was with his own inner darkness.
“Our graphic novel explores his journey through the challenges of rebellion and self-discovery against the backdrop of ancient India. Even the greatest figures face their own shadows in search of redemption and enlightenment.”
Franzoni conceived and wrote the graphic novel together with his son, a screenwriter Hudson Franzoniand are both developing the series adaptation as showrunners and executive producers.
Graphic India founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan said in a statement: “Gladiator it remains one of cinema’s greatest works and is a personal inspiration for my love of the medium.
“It is an incredible honor to work with the Franzonis to bring forward this unique story of the complex life of one of history’s most significant and enigmatic figures. Alexander the Great changed the world – until India changed him.”
Starlings Television Chris Philip added: “By approaching Alexander the Great from this unique perspective with Franzonis and Graphic India, we intend to offer global broadcasters and streamers an exciting new action-packed series that will resonate with viewers around the world.”
Maybe this will turn out to be a great series.
Source: deadline
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