Deadline confirmed that 20th Century Studios and Hulu will be rebooting ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’, based off of writer Alan Moore popular comic series. Set in an alternate world, it followed a group of famous fantasy and adventure characters; including Captain Nemo, Dorian Gray and Tom Sawyer. Fans of film and the comics will remember The League of Extraordinary Gentleman was first introduced to film in 2003. Stephen Norrington directed the original film adaptation which starred Sean Connery.
Don Murphy, who produced the 2003 movie, returns for this new version. He will be joined by producing partner Susan Montford as well as Erwin Stoff of 3 Arts Entertainment. Justin Haythe, who worked on Revolutionary Road and Red Sparrow, will write the film.
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