Medusa is getting a contemporary makeover.
Nicole Kassell, who an Emmy for her work directing episodes of HBO’s Watchmen, is about to direct Medusa, an motion journey mission centered on the Greek mythological character that’s in improvement at Amazon Studios.
Nicole Perlman, identified for her Marvel Studios work, penned the script that reimagines what audiences could find out about all people’s favourite Gorgon, who has snakes for hair and whose stare turns atypical individuals into stone.
Plot particulars are being saved behind the mirror however the fantasy story sees Medusa, after working afoul of the traditional gods, setting out on an epic quest to save lots of the world.
Vinson Movies’ Tripp Vinson and Tara Farney are producing alongside Kassell. Vinson Movies, which was behind the cult horror film Prepared or Not and Netflix’s hit Homicide Thriller, is prepping for the debut of the latter’s sequel March 31.
Perlman will govt produce.
A reputation filmmaker within the status collection sphere, Kassell directed episode of exhibits reminiscent of The Leftovers, The People and Westworld earlier than changing into the lead helmer of Watchmen, Damon Lindelof’s distinctive tackle the comedian e-book written by Alan Moore and drawn by Dave Gibbons. Her work earned her an Emmy nomination for excellent course for a restricted collection and he or she received the DGA Award for excellent directing. Kassell most not too long ago directed the pilot of and govt produced The Child for HBO.
Perlman’s credit embody Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel, in addition to Pokemon: Detective Pikachu.
Kassell is represented by WME, Leisure 360 & Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. Perlman is repped by WME and Frankfurt Kurnit.
