Everything We Know About the Spawn Reboot Starring Jamie Foxx
Decades after first being teased by creator Todd McFarlane, the Spawn reboot is on the way from Blumhouse, and after so many years in development, there's much to discuss around Jamie Foxx's debut as Spawn. Here's everything we know.
The History of Spawn and the Reboot
Spawn, created by Todd McFarlane, first appeared in 1992's Spawn #1 and quickly became one of the most recognizable comic book characters outside of Marvel and DC. Since then, Spawn has had various adaptations, including an animated TV series and a live-action movie.
Michael Jai White as Spawn in the 1997 Spawn movie
The original Spawn movie, starring Michael Jai White, gained a cult following despite not being a commercial success. Now, after years of anticipation, Todd McFarlane is teaming up with Blumhouse for the long-awaited Spawn reboot, with Jamie Foxx taking on the iconic role of Spawn.
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The Spawn reboot has been a topic of steady news and updates, with McFarlane expressing the importance of securing funding for the project. The involvement of Blumhouse has brought renewed momentum to the reboot, and the script development is progressing after being delayed by the WGA strike in 2023.
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The Confirmed Spawn Reboot
After years of development, the Spawn movie reboot was confirmed when Blumhouse became involved in 2017. It wasn't until 2020, however, that active development on the project began.
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Despite delays caused by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the Spawn reboot starring Jamie Foxx is set for release in 2025. Producer Jason Blum has reaffirmed the 2025 release date, emphasizing the commitment to bringing the iconic character back to the big screen.
Spawn in a black suit in the original 1997 movie
The Story and Cast of the Spawn Reboot
The upcoming Spawn reboot, led by Jamie Foxx, will follow the origin story of the iconic character. Al Simmons, played by Foxx, becomes the hellish antihero Spawn after being violently murdered and revived as a Hellspawn. The R-rated movie is expected to delve into the brooding and complex nature of Spawn's character.
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While Jamie Foxx is confirmed to play Al Simmons/Spawn, there have been no further casting announcements. However, Todd McFarlane has hinted at the inclusion of more A-listers in the reboot, building anticipation for the star-studded cast.
Feature Image: Classic Todd McFarlane Spawn (left) and Rat City cyberpunk redesign (right)
