Blog 1 - 'The Phantom: Legacy'

Now that we've sort of got those 'Sequel' rumors under control, I guess I can start talking about what we're doing and where the project is at.

First of all, I've got to say - this is a very exciting time. Being able to bring the first masked comic superhero back to the big screen is an absolute honor. I've been researching The Phantom intensely for the last year or so and I've been working with the support of King Features Syndicate to try and bring you the tightest possible film. Yes, this is a new look at the comic book hero, but rest assured -  He wont be 'heavily gadget man' (as that is another comic book hero named Batman) and he wont be an 'angry mob killer' (as 'The Punisher' -Frank Castle has been made into a film 3 times - remember the Dolph Lundgren film - that too was shot in Australia... old skool). He will be, without doubt 'The Phantom'. A man who has sworn an oath to protect - but at what cost?

I'm not really taking a break over the holidays - tis' the season to be writing :) but that really doesn't bother me. Even if I could take a break, I'd still only be thinking of the flick - oh and Jay Crewes's heavily spiked egg nogg which I'm missing over here! (You better save me some Jay for when I get back!!)

Apart from that, my life is as usual. I'm looking to get back to Australia early Jan (too much American food!) and hope to enjoy some of the Aussie summer.

Unfortunately I can't say too much else on the project apart from that we're ALL working very hard to do this film right. We're making choices. We're trying to keep the essence of the characters real and not get caught up in the 'wrong stuff'.

There's an actor I'd like to see play the lead role - but that's for another day.

Have an awesome festive season,

Stay safe,

Tim