Gladiator writer David Franzoni is adapting his Alexander the Great graphic novel Alexander Immortal into a series. Franzoni is working with Graphic India and Starlings Television on the project.
The graphic novel tells a lesser-known story of Alexander, “Driven by an unyielding ambition, Alexander the Great set out to conquer the known world, his legendary army unstoppable.
“But as he plunges into the heart of India, a land alive with mystical secrets and fierce warriors, Alexander faces his deadliest challenge.
“Here, amidst epic battles and ancient wisdom, he discovers that the true conquest is not of empires but of his own soul.”
Franzoni said in a statement: “Alexander the Great defeated every army that opposed him, conquered every city that defied him, yet his most profound struggle was with his own inner darkness.
“Our graphic novel explores his journey through the challenges of rebellion and self-discovery against the backdrop of ancient India. Even the greatest figures confront their own shadows in the pursuit of redemption and enlightenment.”
Franzoni created and wrote the graphic novel with his son, screenwriter Hudson Franzoni, and are also both developing the series adaptation as showrunners and executive producers.
Graphic India Founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan said in a statement: “Gladiator remains one of the greatest works of cinema and is a personal inspiration for my own love of the medium.
“It’s an incredible honor to work with the Franzonis to bring this unique story of the complex life of one of history’s most defining and enigmatic figures. Alexander the Great changed the world – until India changed him.”
Starlings Television’s Chris Philip added: “By approaching Alexander the Great from this unique perspective with the Franzonis and Graphic India, we intend to deliver global broadcasters and streamers an exciting new action-filled scripted series that will resonate with viewers worldwide.”
Maybe this will turn out to be a great series.
Source: Deadline
