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Has Spawn Cast An Avenger As Twitch?

Jamie Foxx is set to star in writer-director Todd McFarlane‘s Spawn. Now, other casting news is slowly starting to trickle in. According to That Hashtag Show, Jeremy Renner has now been offered the role of Twitch Williams, the films’ other lead character. Twitch is described as “an honest detective who will team up with Spawn as he seeks vengeance for the murder of his young daughter.” This hasn’t been confirmed by Renner or McFarlane, but we’ll let you know when it is confirmed or if it’s denied. Renner, who plays Hawkeye in the Captain America and Avengers franchises, most recently starred in the comedy Tag which is now playing in theaters.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2018
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Jamie Foxx Is The New Spawn!

Back in May, we reported that Jamie Foxx had been offered the role of Spawn in Todd McFarlane‘s new film. Today, it has been confirmed by Deadline, Jamie Foxx is our new Spawn! See, this all started five years ago when Foxx told Movies.com that he would love to pay the part. “Spawn is one, yeah. And Mike Tyson,” Foxx stated. “Those are two roles I would just love to do. I’m aggressively pursuing them.” McFarlane has been teasing that the comic adaptation, backed by Blumhouse, will feature a lot of “big name” actors, and Foxx is definitely one of them, though the others have not been named so far. Foxx will play the role of Lieutenant Colonel Al Simmons who is killed and returns from Hell as Spawn, a soldier in the Devil’s army. The role will be very different than the 1997 version starring Michael Jai White. In this one Spawn will not speak and will be a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2018
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The New ‘Spawn’ Movie May Have Found Its Star

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Todd McFarlane’s upcoming Spawn movie. It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything new, but we have now learned that McFarlane may have found his “Spawn”. According to That Hashtag Show, Jamie Foxx has been offered the role. Nothing has been signed at this point. But we do know that Foxx has expressed interest in the role in the past. “Foxx has yet to sign on for the role and his decision may ultimately be a major factor in how fast this project gets off the ground,” the report says. “Should he, or another actor quickly take on the role, however, they’ll be sharing the spotlight with another lead.” Spawn, will be sharing screen time with another popular character, private investigator Twitch Williams. Spawn and Twitch will be working together to hunt down bad guys in New York City. We’ll keep you posted!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 3, 2018
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Todd McFarlane’s Spawn Movie Begins Casting

We’ve been talking about Todd McFarlane’s upcoming Spawn movie for a while now, but news has now come that the film has made a giant leap towards actually happening. While talking with ComicBook.com, the character’s creator, McFarlane, revealed that casting has begun! We just officially the other day had our first casting meeting, and so what that means for anyone listening today is with the final script we’re going to start sending that into Hollywood to actually go pick up the cast members,” MacFarlane stated. He continued, “So what you do during those first couple of meetings is go through all the characters and then sort of throw some names and bat some names around for people you think might fit it. More specifically, are there actors or characters you’ve seen in other movies that you think fall into that pool, because all of that gives the casting director a picture so that they can go ‘oh, okay, I know

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2018
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Todd McFarlane Unveils A Page From The New ‘Spawn’ Script

Fans of ‘Spawn’ have been eagerly awaiting news of the upcoming film written and directed by its creator Todd McFarlane. McFarlane has been busy writing the script. On Friday he teased fans with a screenshot of one of the completed pages. The page reveals a scene early in the film, which he will also be directing, where characters Twitch and Danny are at a shooting range. The identity of the actors who will be playing the roles are still a mystery at this point. SNEAK PEEK at SPAWN MOVIE script: Here is a tease of a (partial) early scene from the latest SPAWN Movie script. Will be getting you some big news soon!!@ImageComics #spawn pic.twitter.com/yZUWVhVqFa — Todd McFarlane (@Todd_McFarlane) November 24, 2017 McFarlane has also revealed this about the film: There’s two big roles in the script,” McFarlane has stated. “There’s obviously sort of Spawn himself, although in a weird way it’s not the biggest role, and then there’s the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2017
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Todd McFarlane Gives An Update On His SPAWN Movie

Todd McFarlane last updated fans on his Spawn live-action film back in March. Now, McFarlane is back with more details. He says that he he trimmed down the script which will put the film at around the two-hour mark. That’s a good thing seeing that the script was originally over 182 pages, making it a three hour movie. McFarlane has not shopped the script yet, but the offers are already pouring in. At the time of his video announcement, he has already had 14 interested parties which means that the film looks like it will actually be made. He also mentioned that hopefully within the next two months he will have a big announcement. We will keep you posted. In the meantime, check out his video.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 9, 2017
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McFarlane Spills Details On The ‘Spawn’ Reboot

We reported back last February that Todd McFarlane had completed the script for the new Spawn movie, a reboot of the 1997 movie, based on the dark comic that he created by the same name. It’s been a while since we heard an update, until now. Fortunately, McFarlane gave a new update recently during the Emerald City Comic Con via a video during a panel. He stated that Spawn is still alive, despite rumors. Listen, I’m going to paint it for you. The movie is going to be a dark R…If here’s PG-13 and here’s Deadpool and here’s Logan, we’re going to be here. It’s going to be nasty.” This past September, McFarlane had this to say about the film: I’d put it more into horror/suspense/supernatural genre,” He said. “In the background, there’s this thing moving around, this boogeyman. That boogeyman just happens to be something that you and I, intellectually, know is Spawn.” McFarlane continues o explain the character.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 10, 2017
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Todd McFarlane Has Finished The Script For New Spawn Film

Back in April of last year we reported that Todd McFarlane was planning on bringing back one of his best comic book characters, Spawn, for a new film. Now, we can report that McFarlane has finished the script for the film, which he is expecting to receive an “R” rating. McFarlane, in an interview with ComicBook.com, stated that the new film, based on his 90’s comic book series, won’t be a superhero movie. “I’d put it more into horror/suspense/supernatural genre,” He told the site. “In the background, there’s this thing moving around, this boogeyman. That boogeyman just happens to be something that you and I, intellectually, know is Spawn.” McFarlane continues o explain the character. “Will he look like he did in the first mo? No. Will he have a supervillain he fights? No. He’s going to be a spectre, the ghost. He’s this thing that just whoowhooses in, this ghost that moves and will fuck you up if you’re

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 17, 2016
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Todd McFarlane Is Summoning ‘Spawn’ Once Again

Todd McFarlane, the genius writer, toy designer, and comic book creator, is bringing back one of his coolest characters, Spawn, for another movie. In the 1997 movie starring John Leguizamo and Martin Sheen played villains who were out to cause havoc and raise a little Hell . Al Simmons (Michael Jai White) was a cop before he was murdered. After making a deal with the devil, so that he could come back to earth and watch over his wife, he returns as the anti-hero Spawn. Martin Sheen’s character wants to unleash a new plague on the people of the world and it’s up to Spawn to stop him. Several animated versions have been made since the 1997 live action film. Mr. McFarlane recently announced via Twitter and FaceBook that he is currently working on a new script and his fans, including myself, are very excited! ‘Spawn’ was a great movie back then, but with the technology of today it could

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2015

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Has Spawn Cast An Avenger As Twitch?

Jamie Foxx is set to star in writer-director Todd McFarlane‘s Spawn. Now, other casting news is slowly starting to trickle in. According to That Hashtag Show, Jeremy Renner has now been offered the role of Twitch Williams, the films’ other lead character. Twitch is described as “an honest detective who will team up with Spawn as he seeks vengeance for the murder of his young daughter.” This hasn’t been confirmed by Renner or McFarlane, but we’ll let you know when it is confirmed or if it’s denied. Renner, who plays Hawkeye in the Captain America and Avengers franchises, most recently starred in the comedy Tag which is now playing in theaters.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2018
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Jamie Foxx Is The New Spawn!

Back in May, we reported that Jamie Foxx had been offered the role of Spawn in Todd McFarlane‘s new film. Today, it has been confirmed by Deadline, Jamie Foxx is our new Spawn! See, this all started five years ago when Foxx told Movies.com that he would love to pay the part. “Spawn is one, yeah. And Mike Tyson,” Foxx stated. “Those are two roles I would just love to do. I’m aggressively pursuing them.” McFarlane has been teasing that the comic adaptation, backed by Blumhouse, will feature a lot of “big name” actors, and Foxx is definitely one of them, though the others have not been named so far. Foxx will play the role of Lieutenant Colonel Al Simmons who is killed and returns from Hell as Spawn, a soldier in the Devil’s army. The role will be very different than the 1997 version starring Michael Jai White. In this one Spawn will not speak and will be a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2018
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The New ‘Spawn’ Movie May Have Found Its Star

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Todd McFarlane’s upcoming Spawn movie. It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything new, but we have now learned that McFarlane may have found his “Spawn”. According to That Hashtag Show, Jamie Foxx has been offered the role. Nothing has been signed at this point. But we do know that Foxx has expressed interest in the role in the past. “Foxx has yet to sign on for the role and his decision may ultimately be a major factor in how fast this project gets off the ground,” the report says. “Should he, or another actor quickly take on the role, however, they’ll be sharing the spotlight with another lead.” Spawn, will be sharing screen time with another popular character, private investigator Twitch Williams. Spawn and Twitch will be working together to hunt down bad guys in New York City. We’ll keep you posted!

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 3, 2018
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Todd McFarlane’s Spawn Movie Begins Casting

We’ve been talking about Todd McFarlane’s upcoming Spawn movie for a while now, but news has now come that the film has made a giant leap towards actually happening. While talking with ComicBook.com, the character’s creator, McFarlane, revealed that casting has begun! We just officially the other day had our first casting meeting, and so what that means for anyone listening today is with the final script we’re going to start sending that into Hollywood to actually go pick up the cast members,” MacFarlane stated. He continued, “So what you do during those first couple of meetings is go through all the characters and then sort of throw some names and bat some names around for people you think might fit it. More specifically, are there actors or characters you’ve seen in other movies that you think fall into that pool, because all of that gives the casting director a picture so that they can go ‘oh, okay, I know

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2018
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Todd McFarlane Unveils A Page From The New ‘Spawn’ Script

Fans of ‘Spawn’ have been eagerly awaiting news of the upcoming film written and directed by its creator Todd McFarlane. McFarlane has been busy writing the script. On Friday he teased fans with a screenshot of one of the completed pages. The page reveals a scene early in the film, which he will also be directing, where characters Twitch and Danny are at a shooting range. The identity of the actors who will be playing the roles are still a mystery at this point. SNEAK PEEK at SPAWN MOVIE script: Here is a tease of a (partial) early scene from the latest SPAWN Movie script. Will be getting you some big news soon!!@ImageComics #spawn pic.twitter.com/yZUWVhVqFa — Todd McFarlane (@Todd_McFarlane) November 24, 2017 McFarlane has also revealed this about the film: There’s two big roles in the script,” McFarlane has stated. “There’s obviously sort of Spawn himself, although in a weird way it’s not the biggest role, and then there’s the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2017
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Todd McFarlane Gives An Update On His SPAWN Movie

Todd McFarlane last updated fans on his Spawn live-action film back in March. Now, McFarlane is back with more details. He says that he he trimmed down the script which will put the film at around the two-hour mark. That’s a good thing seeing that the script was originally over 182 pages, making it a three hour movie. McFarlane has not shopped the script yet, but the offers are already pouring in. At the time of his video announcement, he has already had 14 interested parties which means that the film looks like it will actually be made. He also mentioned that hopefully within the next two months he will have a big announcement. We will keep you posted. In the meantime, check out his video.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 9, 2017
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McFarlane Spills Details On The ‘Spawn’ Reboot

We reported back last February that Todd McFarlane had completed the script for the new Spawn movie, a reboot of the 1997 movie, based on the dark comic that he created by the same name. It’s been a while since we heard an update, until now. Fortunately, McFarlane gave a new update recently during the Emerald City Comic Con via a video during a panel. He stated that Spawn is still alive, despite rumors. Listen, I’m going to paint it for you. The movie is going to be a dark R…If here’s PG-13 and here’s Deadpool and here’s Logan, we’re going to be here. It’s going to be nasty.” This past September, McFarlane had this to say about the film: I’d put it more into horror/suspense/supernatural genre,” He said. “In the background, there’s this thing moving around, this boogeyman. That boogeyman just happens to be something that you and I, intellectually, know is Spawn.” McFarlane continues o explain the character.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 10, 2017
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Todd McFarlane Has Finished The Script For New Spawn Film

Back in April of last year we reported that Todd McFarlane was planning on bringing back one of his best comic book characters, Spawn, for a new film. Now, we can report that McFarlane has finished the script for the film, which he is expecting to receive an “R” rating. McFarlane, in an interview with ComicBook.com, stated that the new film, based on his 90’s comic book series, won’t be a superhero movie. “I’d put it more into horror/suspense/supernatural genre,” He told the site. “In the background, there’s this thing moving around, this boogeyman. That boogeyman just happens to be something that you and I, intellectually, know is Spawn.” McFarlane continues o explain the character. “Will he look like he did in the first mo? No. Will he have a supervillain he fights? No. He’s going to be a spectre, the ghost. He’s this thing that just whoowhooses in, this ghost that moves and will fuck you up if you’re

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 17, 2016
Horror Fuel

Todd McFarlane Is Summoning ‘Spawn’ Once Again

Todd McFarlane, the genius writer, toy designer, and comic book creator, is bringing back one of his coolest characters, Spawn, for another movie. In the 1997 movie starring John Leguizamo and Martin Sheen played villains who were out to cause havoc and raise a little Hell . Al Simmons (Michael Jai White) was a cop before he was murdered. After making a deal with the devil, so that he could come back to earth and watch over his wife, he returns as the anti-hero Spawn. Martin Sheen’s character wants to unleash a new plague on the people of the world and it’s up to Spawn to stop him. Several animated versions have been made since the 1997 live action film. Mr. McFarlane recently announced via Twitter and FaceBook that he is currently working on a new script and his fans, including myself, are very excited! ‘Spawn’ was a great movie back then, but with the technology of today it could

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2015