Warner Bros. Secures Rights to 'Avengelyne' Starring Margot Robbie, Directed by Olivia Wilde
The deal, reportedly worth over seven figures, marks a significant acquisition for Warner Bros., featuring a strong creative team.
- Warner Bros. is finalizing a major deal to acquire the film rights to 'Avengelyne', a comic series by Rob Liefeld.
- Margot Robbie is set to star as the lead character, with Olivia Wilde directing and Tony McNamara writing the screenplay.
- The production team includes LuckyChap, co-run by Robbie, and Simon Kinberg's Genre banner, known for their work on 'Deadpool' and 'Barbie'.
- The film portrays Avengelyne as a fallen angel battling demons on Earth, reflecting themes of redemption and strength.
- This acquisition follows Warner Bros.' recent purchase of a Chris Farley biopic, underscoring a strategic expansion of their portfolio.