Doc Savage is having a good few months. It seems that not only will Brian Azzarello be bringing “The Man of Bronze” back to the spotlight, Shane Black will be as well.
Variety reported today that Columbia Pictures will be bringing the pulp superstar from the 1930’s and 40’s to the silver screen care of Black, a man most famous for his action movie screenplays from the early 90’s (including Lethal Weapon) and his phenomenal return to writing (and first directing job) Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang in 2005.
While some would consider Black an odd choice, I find his linguistic gymnastics to be a strong fit for a character who had been trained since birth to be the best at everything he does (sort of like Wolverine, except more well rounded). Here’s hoping this movie is a smash success, as it is a rich character and a very talented man behind the wheel.
