Kenneth Branagh reportedly set to direct a live-action Gargoyles movie based on the classic ’90s animated series.
I can’t say I saw this one coming — According to the Belfast Telegraph, Kenneth Branagh is set to direct a live-action Gargoyles movie based on the classic ’90s animated series.
The animated Gargoyles series followed a group of nocturnal creatures known as gargoyles who turn to stone during the day. They originally lived in medieval Scotland but were betrayed and cursed to remain frozen in stone until the castle “rises above the clouds.” After being transported to modern-day New York City, they are reawakened and serve as the city’s night-time protectors. The series was known for its dark tone and complex story arcs, which was surprising given it was produced by Disney. The animated series aired for three seasons before it was cancelled, but it quickly developed a passionate fan following.
There have been rumblings of a live-action Gargoyles movie since the animated series began. Jordan Peele reportedly pitched a Gargoyles movie to Disney in 2018, but nothing ever came of it.
More to come…
