Rumor has it Regina King and Ryan Coogler are adapting the horror-fueled comedian “Bitter Root” right into a film about racism, monsters, and Harlem within the Twenties.

Regina King. Ryan Coogler. Monsters. Harlem within the Twenties.

This is reportedly occurring, individuals. As Sinners continues its profitable run, we’ve got one other one on the horizon. The vitality brewing proper now may an epic conversion from a most daring comedian e-book to the massive display screen. Yes, an unimaginable adaptation is on deck, in line with stories. Word on the road is Bitter Root, the award-winning comedian, is getting the Hollywood therapy. The collection blends horror, historical past and Hip-Hop-level swagger collectively. You noticed the names. There are powerhouses pushing this to the sunshine.

Bitter Root is about in 1924 Harlem and follows a Black household of monster hunters. But these aren’t your common monsters. They’re referred to as Jinoo and so they’re born from hate and racism. When hatred takes over a human soul, it actually transforms them right into a creature. And this household, which has its personal trauma and beliefs, has to come back again collectively to cease the evil.

According to web stories, Regina King is directing and producing the film. Yes, Regina King, who we love from 227. She’s all grown up and has pushed out classics like One Night in Miami and Watchmen.

Ryan Coogler and spouse Zinzi Coogler are allegedly producing it beneath their banner Proximity Media with Sev Ohanian. David F. Walker, Sanford Greene and Chuck Brown. Bitter Root‘s creators are reportedly locked in as govt producers. That means the supply materials can be proper and actual.

The script is being retooled as we communicate and there’s no launch date but. I’m considering this can be like Jordan Peele-style social horror set within the Harlem Renaissance. One supply instructed me, “It’s gonna flip the superhero genre on its head.” I’m right here for it.

Bitter Root is not your typical capes-and-costumes flick. It’s comedian pulp meets politics. With Regina King on the helm, this might be the movie that modifications how Hollywood handles our tales. Well, Sinners sort of did that already, however we will at all times take just a few extra.

Here are some pics of the Bitter Root (Middle: David F. Walker and Sanford Greene) crew and the AllHipHop squad (Chris Brown and Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur) just a few years in the past.

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