An independent comic without ties to either the Marvel or DC universes could become the next superhero film to get the big-budget treatment, multiple outlets reported .
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An independent comic without ties to either the Marvel or DC universes could become the next superhero film to get the big-budget treatment, multiple outlets reported Tuesday, as Margot Robbie eyes the title character in an adaptation of the “Avengelyne” series.Key Facts
Warner Bros. is negotiating a deal with LuckyChap, the production company Robbie runs with Josey McNamara and her husband Tom Ackerley, to adapt the «Avengelyne» comic book from “Deadpool” creator Rob Liefeld, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Robbie is in talks to star as the lead character, Deadline reported without naming a source, with «Don’t Worry Darling» director Olivia Wilde at the helm and Tony McNamara of «Poor Things» to write (The Hollywood Reporter said Robbie could serve as a producer).
