In huge news for Hellboys fans Deadline has reported that Ketchup Entertainment has signed the rights to Millennium Media’s latest Hellboy pic Hellboy: The Crooked Man.
What is Hellboy?
Hellboy films are a series of superhero movies based on the comic book character Hellboy, created by writer and artist Mike Mignola. Hellboy is a demon who works as a paranormal investigator for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.).
The character was first introduced in San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 in 1993 and has since become a popular and enduring figure in the world of comics.
Hellboy Reboot
It will star Jack Kesy in the lead role.
Ketchup Entertainment CEO Gareth West. “We are confident that our collaboration with Jeffrey Greenstein and the exceptional team at Millennium Media will enable us to achieve just that.”
He added: “We are very excited by this latest acquisition, this film holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide and we are committed to preserving and building its legacy as we bring the film to fans and new audiences.”
Release date?
Nothing as yet sadly.
Previous films – Spoiler alert!
- Hellboy (2004): Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this is the first film in the Hellboy series. Ron Perlman plays the titular character, and the film follows Hellboy’s origin story as he is summoned to Earth during World War II by the evil sorcerer Grigori Rasputin. Raised by Professor Bruttenholm (played by John Hurt), Hellboy becomes a paranormal investigator for the B.P.R.D. The movie combines elements of supernatural horror and action-adventure. It was well-received by fans and critics alike and helped establish Hellboy as a cinematic character.
- Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008): Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, this is the sequel to the 2004 film. Ron Perlman returns as Hellboy, and the film delves deeper into the character’s relationships and his struggle to belong in the human world. In this installment, Hellboy and his team must prevent an ancient army of magical creatures from being awakened and wreaking havoc on the world. Like its predecessor, Hellboy II received positive reviews for its imaginative storytelling and creature designs.
In addition to these two major films, there was a reboot of the Hellboy franchise:
- Hellboy (2019): Directed by Neil Marshall, this film is a reboot of the Hellboy series, with David Harbour taking on the role of Hellboy. The 2019 film aimed for a darker and more mature tone compared to the del Toro films. It received mixed to negative reviews from both critics and fans, and its box office performance was also disappointing.
