[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10462″ img_size=”640×335″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Adi Shankar the producer of Netflix’s hit series Castlevania, which has been renewed for a third season, as well as bodied, and the creator of the Bootleg Universe is teaming up with PaperChase films, best known for The Kindergarten Teacher and skin, along with Marc Rosen who has previously worked on the likes of Sense 8, and After to bring the story of Superman vs The Ku Klux Klan to life.
For those of you who aren’t too sure what Superman vs the Ku Klux Klan is it is based on the book of the same name by Rick Bowers. In a time of post-WWII Klan resurgence, the need for a hero had never been so great; the KKK was rapidly gaining influence, and law-enforcement turned a blind eye to their shocking acts of violence. The true-to-life story follows Stetson Kennedy, a man who courageously went undercover to infiltrate the KKK in 1946. In a remarkable alliance, Mr. Kennedy, the Anti-Defamation League and the Producers of the Superman Radio Show, joined forces to expose the cultish insanity of the KKK, severely damaging their influence.
This empowered a heroic coalition of everyday citizens, artists, and civil rights groups to effectively thwart the KKK’s agendas and strike a powerful blow against racism and hate in a time when all other options had failed. As for the film itself, it is currently undergoing development and Casting announcements and more news will be coming in the future.
When asked about the film Shankar had this to say: “Superheroes operate outside the scope of law and offer us hope that someone will rise up and protect us when government and other institutions cannot or will not. This story shows the power of the superhero mythology and it’s tangible impact on the physical world.”
Marc Rosen also had this to say when speaking about Shankar and his work on this project: “Adi Shankar has long been inspired to fight for just causes; he has successfully taken on the status quo and broken barriers long seen as insurmountable. This story highlights the power of the people against the alarming resurgence of some the darkest chapters of our country’s past. It is as historical as it is timely, as the nation is once again facing challenges to the principles of truth, justice and ‘The American Way’.”
I’m really intrigued by the sound of this film and I’ll be looking forward to learning more information regarding casting or other production news but until it seems to be a waiting game. What are your thoughts on Superman vs the Ku Klux Klan, and would you be excited to see the classic story brought to life on the big screen? Let us know over on Twitter.
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