Hasbro and Legendary are trying to create something large and epic with their adaptation of live action Magic: The Gatheringand according to the deadline, Brunette director Matt Johnson It is in negotiations to be directed.
Although no official agreement is yet presented, according to Johnson reports it is the best choice to direct the film. It is still early and there are no script or plot details, but this will mark the first big step forward in Hasbro and the previously announced plans of Legendary to build a Magic cinematographic and television universe.
Magic: The Gathering It was created in 1993 and since then the card game has become a global fantasy phenomenon, with over 50 million fans. The game involves cards with a pile of fantasy races, magicians, creatures, weapons and spells that the players use while fighting through a temptular multiverse.
With a deep tradition, decades of plots, the IP is rich in truly epic cinematographic potential.
Johnson, if he signs, would join the ranks of the indie directors who jumped for the great franchising cinema. His 2023 film Brunette He was a abruptly written docurama on the rise and fall of the holder smartphone.
His latest project is Nirvanna The band The Show the FilmWhich is an expansion of his Canadian cult comedy series has just been acquired by Neon after his debut in Sxsw. He also co-scored, directed and starred in the film.
Before then, Johnson directed Operation AvalancheA conspiracy thriller at the base of the Sundance on the fact of pretending the landing of the moon. Was also linked to the A24 TonyA biographical film about Anthony Bourdain starring The contrasts Dominic Sessa Breakout, although it is not clear where that project is located.
If Magic: The Gathering Land Johnson, it seems that it will bring a very specific creative energy with an unusual story, led by the characters and that folds of gender in a franchise known for its complexity and tradition.
As a longtime fans of this franchise, I am very curious to see what this movie will be. But I would like to deliver an epic fantasy adventure movie, the same scale and sizes of The Lord of the Rings.
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant
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