“Musician Post Malone to Create Unique IP with Film Icons”
The genial Post Malone has been churning out success after success of late, embodying Midas in human form himself. Not only did he break new ground with the first-ever RIAA-certified Double-Diamond single, but he also entranced a myriad of spectators with his rendition of “America the Beautiful” prior to the Super Bowl. If that isn’t an impressive enough feat in itself, he also starred in a re-envisioning of the emblematic 1989 film, Road House. This remake debuted as the most viewed film kickoff on Prime Video, shattering records effortlessly.
Our impending storyline bestrides multiple genres, blending the core elements of adrenaline pumping road thrillers such as Mad Max: Fury Road with the sinister undertones that permeate through demonic horror narratives in the likes of Evil Dead. The tale is skillfully set in an era gone by: medieval Europe. A legion of demons has besieged the continent, and the only object impeding their wicked course is a cryptic armor-clad 18-wheeler, seemingly dispatched straight from the celestial heavens.
Post Malone could barely contain his exuberance over this exhilarating collaboration, enthusing, “I’m so pumped to share this badass story with the world; I couldn’t ask for better partners than Michael Bay and Vault to help bring this story to life.”
In individuating the method of storytelling, Vault, in close collaboration with Post Malone, has decided to first unveil the story as an engrossing graphic novel. The anticipated publication date is currently set for 2025. However, the comic-sized ambition of this project isn’t limited to its doodled medium; Post Malone, Platinum Dunes, and Vault are simultaneously developing a feature film adaptation of the story.
Vault CEO Damian Wassel was nothing short of euphoric about this venture, saying, “This is the kind of project you dream about. We get to work with an exceptional artist at the top of his game to build a completely original story from the ground up. We have an iconic director helping to guide the creative development. We’re going to bring the world a mind-blowing graphic novel, and that’s just the beginning.”
Bay, known for doing justice to engrossing and visually stunning narratives, chimed in with his own perspective: “I love working with talented people, and Post Malone is incredibly gifted. I am excited to work with him on such an intriguing idea, and when you add Vault to the mix, it raises the bar to another level. This new IP is just what the graphic world needs right now.”
As we wait with bated breath for this artistic case study of trans-genre storytelling, one thing is clear. This seems far from your run-of-the-mill musician’s foray into other mediums. This, ladies and gentlemen, is Post Malone we’re talking about, and nothing he touches could ever be ordinary. Brace yourselves, it’s about to be one hell of a ride.
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