Frank Miller to Captain New Corto Maltese Series
Studiocanal announced today plans for a live-action TV series based on the Corto Maltese graphic novels of Hugo Pratt.
Legendary comics creator and filmmaker Frank Miller (Sin City, The Spirit) is set to write and executive produce the show which will be comprised of six one-hour episodes.
Star Wars legend Phil Tippett will oversee visual effects.
The studio provides this description of the concept: “The adventures Corto finds himself involved with are an odyssey ride-story of the life of an heroic adventurer, a mystical expeditionary. You might say the final word on the multi cultural hero, a born gypsy deeply in touch with the mystic. He becomes quite savvy and well versed in the many ways of the world. As references for tone and character, Corto’s character is closest to Indiana Jones. You will see him with incas and all ancient civilisations. He deals in the underlying mysticism of life on earth and resonates Obi-Wan in that sense. He also travels far and wide but he is a rascal and has a habit to get in over his head and then having to trick his way back out of it much like Han Solo.
His relationship to magic and the spirit world enhances his existing psychic power which serves as a gateway and guide throughout. He is fearless and he will take every chance there is to embark on any daring journey. He’s a man on a quest”
A report from Deadline adds additional details with Jemma Rodgers also serving as executive producer along with Silenn Thomas, CEO of Frank Miller Ink.
Ron Halpern and Francoise Guyonnet are overseeing the projection for Studiocanal.
