Martin Campbell may be much busier going into 2015 if earlier reports serve as a good enough indicator. Variety reports the director’s name is back in the spotlight for another new action vehicle with Sebastian X from Voltage Pictures and Gale Anne Hurd’s Vallhala Motion Pictures.
Deja Vu scribe Bill Marsilii is adapting the property based on the original Humanoids graphic novel publication of the same name by author Michelangelo La Neve and illustrator Stuart Immonen. Published in 2005, the story of Sebastian X kicks off with an elite cop who, upon surviving a near-fatal injury, is implanted with the memories of a world-class terrorist in order to infiltrate his group and foil their next attack. As you might expect, there may be more to this story as they adapt the character for the big screen, so its pretty plausible to not take it at face value just yet.
If you enjoyed Campbell‘s work revamping the 007 brand with Casino Royale and enjoyed the intrigue in Deja Vu, Sebastian X might possibly have a great formula on its hands. There’s definitely an intriguing sci-fi/espionage element here that could sell really well if applied correctly, which makes it so easy to see why Paramount also wants Campbell for G.I. Joe 3, and also serves up some meaty potential prospects for the upcoming espionage novel adaptation, Hunter Killer.
In the meantime, keep an eye out as the wheels spin for this latest theatrical offering in the months ahead.