Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim books have always seemed perfectly suited for a film adaptation. After all, they star a tough-talking magician who’s escaped from Hell (and sounds like he escaped from a Raymond Chandler novel) and is out for revenge. And now a movie may be on its way.
Deadline is reporting that Studio 8 has picked up the rights to the Sandman Slim books, and is interested in turning the series into a franchise. Writer Kel Symons is on board to adapt the books, and on Twitter, Kadrey himself confirms that the adaptation is for a movie:
The movie announcement is finally official. pic.twitter.com/au3mnRSoP7
— Richard Kadrey (@Richard_Kadrey) September 24, 2016
Now for the big question: who should play the vengeful man out of Hell?
Studio 8 Nabs Richard Kadrey’s ‘Sandman Slim’ Book Series [Deadline]