Pop Culture Headlines — Astronaut Down Adaptation

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Astronaut Down Adaptation

Deadline confirmed that Sam Esmail is teaming with AfterShock Media on a feature film adaptation of the comic Astronaut Down. The comic was created by award-winning writer James Patrick with illustrations by Spanish artist Rubine.

“Astronaut Down tells the story of Douglas Spritzer, an astronaut selected to be launched into alternate realities on a desperate mission to save Earth from a horrific crisis that has our world on the brink of extinction. Unfortunately, it’s a mission where everything will go wrong, where Douglas’ training and very humanity will be put to the test, and where a deep-seated secret could sabotage everything.”

F. Scott Frazier will write the script for Netflix.

The Kids from S.I.P.P.Y. Animated Series

Deadline confirmed that Disney’s Hulu is developing an animated action comedy series called The Kids from S.I.P.P.Y. “The show centers on three nerdy misfit high school freshmen who are recruited for an elite secret spy school.” It comes from Branson Reese and Nicole Silverberg.

Treasure Island Adaptation

Variety confirmed casting for Amazon and Paramount’s adaptation of Treasure Island. David Oyelowo will play Long John Silver. Hayley Atwell (Tomb Raider) will play Bess Hawkins. Jack Huston will play Aaron Graham. Tomer Capone will play Billy Bones. And Tom Sweet will play Jim Hawkins.

New Comics This Week

Dark Horse Comics is releasing Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man #4. Image Comics is releasing Gunslinger Spawn #52. Mad Cave Studios is releasing Honor and Curse: Eternal #1. Keenspot is releasing MidKnight Man #1.

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