Spike Lee is headed to the 1980s hip-hop scene. The director has closed a deal to direct 'Prince of Cats,' an adaptation of a graphic novel written and illustrated by Ron Wimberly
, has closed a deal to direct, Legendary’s adaptation of a graphic novel written and illustrated by Ron Wimberly. Lee will also rewrite the script and work with Wimberly and scribe Selwyn Seyfu Hinds.Romeo & Juliet
, with the tragic star-crossed love story seen through the eyes of Tybalt, Juliet’s angry and duel-loving cousin. The story centers on Tybalt and his Capulet Brothers who navigate Da People’s Republic of Brooklyn where underground sword dueling — including katanas — with the rival Montagues, blossoms into a vibrant world. The world includes hip-hop essentials such as DJing, emceeing, breakdancing and graffiti.
Hinds wrote the initial script for the adaptation of the graphic novel that originated from Vertigo then re-issued by Image Comics. Hinds' knowledge of the hip-hop world stems from his time as the editor-in-chief ofmagazine. Hinds also serves as a comic writer, having penned an episode of Jordan Peele’s update ofJanet and Kate Zucker of Zucker Productions will produce the film with Legendary’s Jon Silk and Ali Mendes overseeing for the company.
puts Lee back into telling sagas featuring his beloved Brooklyn, which has been the setting of many of his films, such asHe is repped by ICM Partners.SIGN UP!
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