American Jesus

Comics creator Mark Millar is becoming a big name in Hollywood. Wanted was a hit film, Kick-Ass sounds like it could be and now American Jesus will be brought to the big screen.

The story follows a twelve-year-old boy who suddenly discovers he's the returned Jesus Christ. He can turn water into wine, make the crippled walk and perhaps even raise the dead. How will he deal with the destiny to lead the world in a conflict thousands of years in the making?

Originally a 3 issue miniseries, Millar is now stating it will be 9 issues total. But a trilogy of 3 issue arcs. The first arc, titled "Chosen" is just released back into print this week. The second installment will be released sometime in the fall.

Matthew Vaughan who is directing Kick-Ass is eyeing "American Jesus" for his directing feature. Vaughan's film studio Marv Films and his partner Kris Thykier will finance the film independently in the same manner as Kick-Ass.