**Geoff Johns and Bryan Hitch’s Redcoat from Ghost Machine and Image Comics in Movie Development**
Charles Roven’s Atlas Entertainment and creator collective Ghost Machine are developing a *Redcoat* feature film based on the comic book series created by Geoff Johns and Bryan Hitch, published through Image Comics.
Atlas Entertainment and Ghost Machine announced today that they are adapting *REDCOAT*, the critically acclaimed series written by Geoff Johns (*Aquaman*), illustrated by Bryan Hitch (*The Ultimates*), colored by Brad Anderson, and lettered by Rob Leigh.
*REDCOAT*’s debut issue in April 2024 was an instant sellout, quickly establishing itself as a mainstay on the top seller charts for both Ghost Machine and publishing partner Image Comics.
The feature film adaptation will be written by Geoff Johns, based on a story by Johns and Hitch, and produced by Charles Roven and Alex Gartner for Atlas Entertainment.
The story follows a British deserter who mistakenly gains immortality during the American Revolution. Forced to confront his cowardly past, he battles against a sinister plot to destroy America. The narrative is reminiscent of the bombastic historical action found in *Pirates of the Caribbean* and *Indiana Jones*, pulling back the curtain of American history to tell the legend of the unknown hero who saved the nation.
“All great franchises are built on great characters and *REDCOAT*’s Simon Pure is one of them. Funny, charismatic, and lovably roguish, he anchors the IP fantastically,” said Alex Gartner.
Charles Roven shared, “I have known Geoff Johns for many years and in some cases had a front row seat to his excellent work in the DC world. Johns and Hitch have formed a brilliant collaboration as writer and illustrator of the *Redcoat* comics, which have become a top-selling fan favorite. *REDCOAT* is innovative comic material and ripe to become a tentpole. We’re thrilled to collaborate with one of the most accomplished producers working today. From *Oppenheimer* to *Wonder Woman*, Chuck Roven helped bring some of the most iconic and inspirational films of our time to the screen.”
Johns and Hitch added, “*Redcoat* #15 was published this week, set in 1909. In the previous storyline, Simon Pure teamed with various folk figures from history before encountering the time-traveling Northerner — who goes back to the Civil War to stop The Cobbler from changing history so the South wins the conflict. With The Cobbler’s scheme thwarted (for now), the Northerner finds himself flung into the far future of Geiger’s time, while Simon takes a more traditional route to the future — living his immortal life.*
*Now that he’s fully inhabiting the 20th century, Simon — who’s hung up his Redcoat and stashed his secret books of magic — sports a new moniker to accompany his whole new outlook on life. Along with a new career as a tailor and new name, Simon also has a family.*
*Simon Pure was the kind of man who’d rob you blind, steal your girl, and drink all your mead, but he’d apologize and stay in your good graces. By 1909, Simon adopted a whole new persona that readers won’t recognize. But he soon finds his past can’t stay buried forever.”*
With *REDCOAT* gaining momentum both in print and now on screen, fans of the series eagerly await the upcoming film adaptation that promises to bring this thrilling, historical adventure to life.
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