HBO Max plans to cast a diverse lead for its version of John Constantine.
February 18, 2021 09:29 GMT
J.J. Abrams production company, Bad Robot, is in the early stages of making the Constantine reboot for HBO Max.
According to Deadline, British novelist Guy Bolton ( The Syndicate, The Pictures ) is on board to write the script. He has already penned the pilot episode but there are plans to open a writers room in March.
Bolton has ties to Hollywood because of his books. He signed a feature film deal for The Pictures with Outlaw King director David Mackenzie and his production company Sigma Films. He is also writing the pilot for The Croupier, which is in development with London production company Lookout Point ( Gentleman Jack ).