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Hurd Talks Magdalena Adaptation

Source:Ryan Rotten, Managing Editor
December 2, 2008


Over the summer, Valhalla Motion Pictures, Platinum Studios and Top Cow Productions teamed up and announced they were in development on a live action film based on the comic book Magdalena.

A heroine who first appeared within the pages of Top Cow's The Darkness, Magdalena has been given two limited series and has hopped around various other titles like Vampirella, Witchblade and even Tomb Raider. Jenna Dewan (pictured) will play the titular character, a woman name Patience who discovers that she's a part of the lineage of female warriors descended from Mary Magdalene who fight supernatural evil.

"She's terrific. It's kind of like The DaVinci Code meets Wanted," says producer Gale Anne Hurd who recently shepherded the new Punisher: War Zone, one of the most gleefully violent films you'll see this year that's arriving in theaters this Friday. "You've got the mythology and a character who isn't initially aware of her legacy which something I love. Many of my films deal with that. And it's still has supernatural elements."

Also starring in Magdalena is Luke Goss (Hellboy II: The Golden Army). He's playing Kristof an agent sent by the secret organization that has been the guardian of the Magdalena lineage. "Luke is going to be great for the role and Jenna has steeped herself in this the same way that Ray [Stevenson] has with Frank Castle. We're in currently discussions for a director."

Magdalena is expected to hit theaters in 2010.

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Posted by: Kidshamrock78 on December 2, 2008 at 22:24:50

i think the final villain in the Vampire underworld will be Steven Seagal and Jean Claude Van Damme should play himself

Posted by: Jeri on December 2, 2008 at 23:07:46

Luke will be a sexy agent to keep Magdalena out of trouble. Cannot wait to see him in this new role....That man is hot and he is a killer actor...

Posted by: Tarran on December 3, 2008 at 08:10:28

Couldn't agree with you more, Jeri.

Posted by: Raine on December 4, 2008 at 17:47:21

Luke Goss is going to be awesome in the role of Kristof! Luke has such an amazing acting ability! In my opinion he is one of the most talented actors I have ever seen and I look forward to any film project he is involved with. Can't wait for 2010!!!

Posted by: BethmooraRaven on December 5, 2008 at 16:10:14

Cannot wait for this movie to hit the cinemas! Luke Goss was awesome as Prince Nuada in Hellboy 2, so I am expecting to be blown away yet again when he plays Kristof! He always delivers!!!

Posted by: Mirtika on December 5, 2008 at 16:46:10

I am so looking forward to this. I've started reading The Magdalena, and so far, it's really cool.

And, of course, Luke will be WONDERFUL! If he does as good a job bringing Kristof to life as he did Prince Nuada, we are in for a fabulous treat!

I WANT TO SEE THIS NOW!!! :)

Okay, I'll be patient.

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