Mad Chance's
Andrew Lazar and Circle of Confusion's David Alpert and Rick Jacobs are joining forces to bring IDW Publishing‘s graphic novel
Lore, created by Ashley Wood and T.P. Louise to theaters.
Now, Warner Bros. is in the process of picking up the adapted screenplay Lore, from monster expert scribes Cory Goodman & Jeremy Lott and
Dwayne Johnson has signed a seven-figure deal to star in the film.
The Rock will be kept very busy, no doubt, as he's set to appear in the GI Joe: Retaliation, Fast Six, Pain and Gain, Ciudad, Hercules and the third Journey installment.
The graphic novel by husband-and-wife team, follows an ancient line of protectors known as the secret society of Shepherds who defend our world against dangerous mythological beasts.
Here's the synopsis:
In times past, the world was full of mythical creatures, creatures long since banished and held at bay by the secret society of Shepherds. But when the generational line of Shepherds is broken, a reluctant hero finds her life threatened from every quarter. And the creatures are coming back…
Now, IDW presents this Premiere Edition of Lore, written by T.P. Louise and acclaimed artist Ashley Wood. Primarily a prose tale, Wood provides panel and spot illustrations that help bring this story to life. Lore Premiere Edition collects the entire six issues of this unique and mystical series, along with a gallery of artwork from Wood, all within a handsome hardcover.
