Waititi added, 'The films and graphic novels of Alejandro Jodorowsky have influenced me and so many others for so long. Giger is himself quite thrilled about bringing The Incal to life, saying, 'It began as the adventures of a jackass named John Difool, and then it became something else - we called it 'The Incal' - something that has transformed everything it's ever touched and continues to do so: its creators, the other artists who later became a part of John's journey, its publisher Humanoids and myself in the process, countless readers, writers and directors around the world, and soon, I believe, the great Taika Waititi himself and everyone who looks to him for inspiration.' I fully trust Taika's creativity to give The Incal a stunning take, intimate and at the same time of cosmic proportions.' 'When Humanoids' CEO Fabrice Giger introduced me to Taika Waititi's work, it became obvious to me that he was the one.

Here is what Jodorowsky said in a statement, Jodorowsky has given his seal of approval to Waititi and looks forward to what he does. It is widely regarded as one of the best graphic novels of all time, and its influence can be seen in several films like Blade Runner and The Fifth Element. The novel is an epic space opera that incorporates intergalactic voyages, technology, politics, conspiracies, and satire to great success. As Difool learns of the Incal's powers and purpose, he teams with a ragtag crew on a mission to save the universe.

However, Jodorowsky partnered up with illustrator Moebius (Jean Giraud) and used themes and artwork from his Dune script to create a graphic novel series, The Incal.Īs Variety reports, The Incal centers on a private investigator, John Difool, who happens upon a mystical artifact known as the Incal, an object of great power coveted by many factions across the galaxy. He ended up writing a screenplay that would have spawned a 14-hour movie. As many would remember, back in the 70s, Jodorowsky unsuccessfully tried to adapt Frank Herbert's Dune as a movie. The video begins with Jodorowsky talking about his failed Dune adaptation.

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