The project is allegedly being handled by the screenwriter of The Sopranos.
A film about Popeye the Sailor Man is in the works, Variety writes, citing sources. The project is allegedly being handled by Chernin Entertainment and King Features, we are talking about a big-budget film.
According to the publication, Michael Caleo is responsible for the script for the film about Popeye. He worked on the scripts for the TV series The Sopranos, Rescue Me and Sexy Beast. Apparently, the film does not have a director or cast yet.
As Variety notes, this is the first attempt to film Popeye's adventures since the film starring Robin Williams, released in 1980.
Popeye the Sailor is a comic book and cartoon character whose first appearance dates back to 1929. Popeye is a big fan of spinach; After eating green grass, the sailor becomes much stronger.
There is no word on when the Popeye movie might be released.
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