Whereas some, or most, viewers left Francis Ford Coppola’s newest movie considering that they had simply wasted two hours and 18 minutes of their free time, Coppola is doubling down on his divisive movie. Megalopolis was nothing wanting a wake-up name for the Apocalypse Now director, however as a substitute of taking the time to consider why his 2024 movie wasn’t everybody’s cup of tea, the director is retaliating in opposition to his current Razzie win for Worst Director and throwing himself into making a sister story to the polarizing movie. Nonetheless, this time, viewers do not need to grapple with off-putting CGI.
The star-studded movie acquired a hearty seven-minute standing ovation at its debut at Cannes, so think about Coppola’s shock when wider audiences had been displeased. Now, Coppola has introduced that he can be taking his unappreciated story to print in a comic book titled, Megalopolis: An Authentic Graphic Novel. In collaboration with author Chris Ryall, who has spent his profession adapting the works of authors corresponding to Stephen King, Clive Barker and Harlan Ellison, and artist Jacob Phillips, identified for That Texas Blood and Newburn, Coppola is launching his graphic novel from Abrams ComicArts, as of now, in October.
In an announcement in regards to the graphic novel, that he swears won’t be a easy one-to-one copy of the film, Coppola mentioned:
“I used to be happy to place the concept of a graphic novel within the competent fingers of Chris Ryall with the concept, though it was impressed by my movie Megalopolis, it didn’t essentially need to be restricted by it. I hoped the graphic novel would take its personal flight, with its personal artists and author in order that it will be a sibling of the movie, slightly than simply an echo. That’s what I really feel Chris, Jacob Phillips and the workforce at Abrams ComicArts have achieved. It confirms my feeling that artwork can by no means be constrained, however slightly at all times a parallel expression, and a part of the bounty we are able to make out there to our patrons, audiences and readers.”
‘Megalopolis’ May Shine within the Graphic Novel Format
One of many greatest complaints of those that noticed the buzz-worthy movie was that the CGI was unpleasant. With CGI backgrounds of the sweeping metropolis of Megalopolis being a giant characteristic of the movie, some followers couldn’t get previous the visible aesthetic. So, placing all of the grand visuals on paper would possibly truly be a greater format for the large-scale story.
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If Coppola is ready on pushing inventive boundaries, then what higher medium than a visible novel with nice writing and stylized artwork? Even artist Phillips said, “Megalopolis is a huge, awe-inspiring story which insisted I pushed my paintings to new ranges to satisfy the problem.”
The Megalopolis graphic novel is an opportunity for an untapped viewers to expertise the controversial story in a brand new gentle, whereas including to the narrative of the unique movie. Who is aware of? Possibly Coppola will discover a wealth of success and acceptance from comedian guide readers. Followers must wait till October, probably, to make their remaining verdicts.
Supply: The Hollywood Reporter
Megalopolis
- Launch Date
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September 27, 2024
- Runtime
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138 Minutes
