‘The Incal’: Taika Waititi To Direct A Film Adaptation Of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Graphic Novel

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The Incal.The original 1970s book – which is the first in a series – is a collaboration between the cult author and filmmaker and late artist Moebius. Waititi said that he got the blessing of the former via Zoom before embarking on the project.“The films and graphic novels of Alejandro Jodorowsky have influenced me and so many others for so long,” Waititi said in a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Oscar winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Reservation Dogs) has signed on to direct the first feature adaptation of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius’ bestselling graphic novel, The Incal, for Humanoids and Primer Entertainment.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaTaika Waititi will adapt “The Incal” into a feature film. The big screen version of the beloved comic book creation of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Moebius will boast a script from the “Thor: Ragnarok” director and writer, who will collaborate with Jemaine Clement and Peter Warren.

Writer, director and actor Taika Waititi, Oscar winner for his “JoJo Rabbit” screenplay, is adapting Alejandro Jodorowsky’s best-selling graphic novel “The Incal” as a feature film, comic book publisher and media company Humanoids announced on Thursday. The project marks L.A.-based Humanoids’ first foray into film production, the company said in a statement.