On the back of the successes of Wanted and Kick Ass, Mark Millar's graphic novel catalogue is being rummaged through once again, with Nemesis set for adaptation to the big screen. The latest news is that Tony Scott, already reported recently to be circling John Grisham's The Associate, is attached to direct.
Nemesis, is the brain-child of writer Millar and artist Steven McNiven, the story revolves around a twist of the superhero background of 'Batman'; whereby the protagonist's parents are murdered and he becomes hell bent on revenge. The difference is that Matt Anderson/Nemesis is a villainous billionaire tycoon just like his poor old mum and dad before him. His attention therefore is not centered on the criminal underworld but turned towards those in government and the police who brought about his parents demise.
20th Century Fox have picked up the rights and are likely to co-produce with Scott Free, Tony's and his brothers (Sir Ridley Scott) own production company. As of yet there is no writer and it is unlikely that the Kick Ass double team of Matthew Vaughn and Jane Goldman would be available to pen a draft, what with X-Men: First Class and Kick Ass 2 on their current timetable.
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