Superman vs. KKK movie in the works

Looks like one of the world’s greatest heroes will get a film feature that involves a showdown with the Ku Klux Klan, as Deadline reports that Lotus Entertainment and Paperchase Films are teaming up with Marco Vicini to produce a “Superman vs the KKK” film—an adaptation of the 2012 Rick Bowers novel entitled “Superman versus The Ku Klux Klan: The True Story of How The Iconic Superhero Battled the Men of Hate.”

Weighing in on the decision to adapt the material, Lotus Entertainment Co-Chairman Bill Johnson had a lot of enthusiasm for the project. “The themes of this true story fall right in line with the type of stories that inspired me to want to make movies in the first place,” said Johnson. “We’re delighted to be partnering with PaperChase and are looking forward to a successful and enjoyable collaboration on this film with hopefully more to come in the future.”

Telling the tale of the original 1946 Radio Drama in which the Man Of Steel took on a “thinly veiled version” of the actual Klan, Bowers’ novel will be adapted for the screen and may tell the story of a former Klan member who goes undercover and works with the producer of the Superman radio show. “Fighting the forces of evil with brain over brawn, artists taking down bullies and the power of a good piece of content, it’s a real case of truth being cooler than fiction,” said producer Marc Rosen. “We’re excited to develop the thriller elements of the film in the vein of The Departed and Mississippi Burning.”

“The story behind Superman vs. the KKK really struck a chord with me.” Said Marco Vicini. “Right away I knew I wanted to re-live it by being a part of the nonviolent resistance against oppression. It is a great honor to be able to embark on such a relevant and meaningful project with such a devoted and highly experienced team of like-minded individuals.”

No release date has yet been given for “Superman vs The KKK”. — TJD, GMA News