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Michelle MacLaren To Direct COWBOY NINJA VIKING For Universal

There’s plenty to be thankful for in continued efforts to adapt Image Comics property, Cowboy Ninja Viking. That one is still moving forward at Universal and Deadline has the latest word on it that award-winning Breaking Bad EP, Michelle MacLaren has reportedly been ironing her own deal out with the studio to direct, and so it is.

Craig Mazin’s updated draft from that of Zombieland scribes Paul Wernick and Everett David Reese is based on the 2009 publication from Image Comics via Shadowline; Created by writer A.J. Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo, the new film will center on Pratt in the role of Duncan, the product of a government program that transforms people with multiple personality disorders into highly trained agents known as “Triplets”, who is forced to hunt down others like himself using his unique skillset highlit by his three distinct personalities: a cowboy, a ninja, and a viking.

Pratt, who reunites with the heroes of Kevin Feige’s MCU in Avengers: Infinity War this May, is producing Cowboy Ninja Viking as will Management 360’s production shingle, Entertainment 360 and Mark Gordon and Michael De Luca under their respective banners. Universal Pictures production VP Sara Scott is overseeing.

The news comes two years since John Wick directing duo Chad Stahelski and David Leitch were reported to helm the pic in 2015 – long prior to committing to several other projects, namely Highlander, Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2, as well as canon and spin-off installments centered on the John Wick franchise for the big and small screens to name a few. MacLaren, who was last a candidate to helm Wonder Woman that same year before the chair went to Patty Jenkins, also has World War II drama, The Nightingale, in tow for TriStar.

COWBOY NINJA VIKING: Chris Pratt Starrer Lands A June 2019 Release

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There’s no official word yet on who will direct the long-brewing adaptation of comic book property, Cowboy Ninja Viking just yet. What IS official, however, is the June 28, 2019 release date now being stamped for the project which has Marvel franchise favorite, actor Chris Pratt still attached following his addition in 2014.

The film is inspired by the 2009 publication from Image Comics via Shadowline. Created by writer A.J. Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo, the film will center on Pratt in the role of Duncan, the product of a government program that transforms people with multiple personality disorders into highly trained agents known as “Triplets”, who is forced to hunt down others like himself using his unique skillset highlit by his three distinct personalities: a cowboy, a ninja, and a viking.

The project has moved from place to place since 2010 before ultimately landing at Universal Pictures. Pratt is producing the film alongside Mark Gordon, Michael De Luca and Guymon Casady.

Pratt returns to the Marvel fray next year with Avengers: Infinity War on May 4 followed by another sequel return in Universal’s June 22 release, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (Deadline)

JOHN WICK Duo, Stahelski And Leitch To Direct COWBOY NINJA VIKING For Universal

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2014 was an immensely great year for actor Chris Pratt, and things are about to get even better. The actor is currently on par as a person of interest to reprise the role of Indiana Jones for a new feature film on top of returning to portray his winning role in director James Gunn’s forthcoming Marvel sequel, Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 and possibly getting a starring role in The Magnificent Seven remake alongside The Equalizer duo, helmer Anton Fuqua and actor Denzel Washington.

In addition, Pratt’s latest attachment came as of November last year for the lead role in the upcoming graphic novel adaptation, Cowboy Ninja Viking. Based on a 2009 publication from Image Comics via Shadowline, the film now aims to brings Pratt center stage in the role of Duncan, the product of a government program that transforms people with multiple personality disorders into highly trained agents known as “Triplets”, whereas he is now forced to hunt down others like himself using his unique skillset highlit by his three distinct personalities: a cowboy, a ninja, and a viking.

The source material here draws some immense appeal as Pratt has proven to be an actor worthy of taking on several dimensions on screen, so a role like this definitely suits him, and he’s more than likely on board. But what makes for an even better prospect is the fact that Universal Pictures is officially bringing action duo Chad Stathelski and David Leitch on board to direct. Stahelski and Leitch, both respected stunt coordinators and trainers, and founders of their own stunt training facility, 87Eleven Action Design in California, blew the lid off the film festival scene last year with their partnering directorial debut, John Wick, starring Keanu Reeves. The three are expected to partner again for Reeves’s forthcoming series, Rain, and updates are still pending, but rest assured, Universal Pictures has itself a mighty strong team on its hands.

Pratt will be back on the big screen this summer for Jurassic World on June 12, while John Wick is now available wherever movies are sold.

H/T: Variety

Chris Pratt To Star In COWBOY NINJA VIKING

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Best known for his previous role in the hit TV series, Parks And Recreation, Wanted (2009) co-star Chris Pratt made a huge splash this summer with Marvel’s blockbuster surprise hit of the summer, Guardians Of The Galaxy. Well, things are about to get even better, now that the actor has since earned a favorable place among writers at GQ on their latest cover as Man Of The Year, in which case, hopefully it doesn’t get too crowded.

The official word from Collider dictates Pratt’s latest attachment for the lead role in the upcoming graphic novel adaptation, Cowboy Ninja Viking, a 2009 publication from Image Comics via Shadowline. Created by writer A.J. Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo, the new film will center on Pratt in the role of Duncan, the product of a government program that transforms people with multiple personality disorders into highly trained agents known as “Triplets”, who is forced to hunt down others like himself using his unique skillset highlit by his three distinct personalities: a cowboy, a ninja, and a viking.

Universal has since picked up the project with producer Mark Gordon (untitled Steve Jobs biopic) attached to produce after it stayed in limbo with no movement from Disney after a draft of the script was complete prior to Quantum Of Solace helmer Marc Foster’s disinterest in directing. That said, casting and crewing is now underway while there is no further info yet on whether or not Pratt will portray all three of his personalities for his unified character, or if other actors will be attached.

In the meantime, Pratt is expected to appear in Colin Trevorrow’s Jurrasic World on June 12, 2015, in addition to reprising his role as “Star Lord” in James Gunn’s Marvel sequel, Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 on May 5, 2017.

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H/T: Collider via Screenrant