LOS ANGELES, U.S. — George R.R. Martin, the acclaimed author of the “Game of Thrones” series, don enter new project as producer for adult animated film adaptation of “A Dozen Tough Jobs,” a novella by his late friend Howard Waldrop. Dis film go reimagine the classical Greek story of the 12 labors of Hercules, set for release in a fresh and unconventional way.
Dis adaptation go take viewers to 1920s Mississippi, wey Hercules no be demigod but a former sharecropper wey dey fight to regain his freedom through mythic tasks. Dis new angle provides a rich culture context for dis timeless hero’s story.
CEO and founder of Lion Forge Entertainment, David Steward II, talk say, “If anyone sabi the power of epic stories and expansive franchises, e be George R.R. Martin. With ‘A Dozen Tough Jobs’, we dey reimagine dis legend through fresh, culturally rich lenses.” E further emphasized how dis project na groundbreaking approach wey go set am apart from previous adaptations.
The screenplay dey written by award-winning Joe R. Lansdale, known for his dark humor and Southern Gothic storytelling. The animation services go come from Blue Spirit, the French studio wey win Emmy for their work on Netflix’s “Blue Eye Samurai.” Stephanie Sperber, President and Chief Creative Officer of Lion Forge, go make audience feel the depth of 1920s deep South.
Dis project dey bring major names together. George R.R. Martin’s connection to Howard Waldrop, who na Nebula and World Fantasy Award winner, add depth to the adaptation. Waldrop known for his storytelling wey dey combine alternative history with American culture and mythology.
The story set for dis film go explore themes of freedom, servitude and adventure as Hercules, wey just come out from prison, dey face his own internal demons and external challenges. From swamps of the bayou to the gates of Hell, Hercules need finish his tasks to stay out of prison.
As fans dey look forward to dis stunning animated experience, it promise to blend ancient myth with historical context to create a visually captivating journey dem never see before.
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