Sean Marshall The Hollywood Reporter announced today that Gerard McMurray (The First Purge) will be helming Warner Bros. Pictures & Studio 8‘s film adaption of Black. Black is centered in a universe where only black people have superhuman abilities. The film is based on a comic series released in 2016. The series was created by Kwanza Osajyefo & Tim Smith 3, with artists Jamal Igle & Khary Randolph.
In a world that already hates and fears them – what if only Black people had superpowers. After miraculously surviving being gunned down by police, Kareem Jenkins learns that he is part of the biggest lie in history. Now he must decide whether it’s safer to keep it a secret or if the truth will set him free.
McMurray had this to say about helming the film:
“Black is a bold and fresh spin on the superhero genre. I fell in love with the colorful world Kwanza and Tim created in the comics, and I’m excited to bring life to a story that entertains and challenges the audience at the same time. Black does just that.”
Studio 8’s CEO Jeff Robinov had this to say about Gerard:
“Gerard is a gifted storyteller who has a unique ability to bring character, authenticity, and heart to every genre he approaches. When we saw his vision for Black, we knew he was the only one to bring this incredible comic series to the big screen.”
The film will be produced by Studio 8’s John Graham & Robinov. Smith & Osajyefo will co-produce with Black Mask Studio’s Matteo Pizzolo & Brett Gurewitz serving as producer & executive producer. No release date has been locked down yet.
