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When Netflix announced their television adaptation of Frank Miller’s Cursed the impending YA novel illustrated by Miller and written by Tom Wheeler. It was only a matter of time before some casting announcements would be made. The first of these was announced as Deadline has reported that Katherine Langford has been cast as Nimue in the upcoming live-action series, which is based on the Miller and Wheeler’s take on the Lady of the Lake mythology from the era of King Arthur.
Miss Langford is best known for her role as Hannah Baker in the first two seasons of 13 Reasons Why. This role will mark Langford’s first appearance in a comic book based film, although she was previously mentioned as a possible candidate for the Batgirl solo project.
As told by Miller and Wheeler, Cursed is a “re-visit of the Arthurian legend, through the eyes of Nimue, a teenage heroine with a mysterious gift who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake. It is a coming-of-age story as Miller describes:
“I have always been entranced by the mythological Arthur story – and by Nimue, in particular,” Miller said in a statement when the book was announced. “It can be interpreted in any number of ways – from a delightful children’s story, as in Sword in the Stone, to a terrifying interpretation like Excalibur. This tale represents an incredible opportunity and an exciting challenge for me as an illustrator, and I’m excited to collaborate on the story with Thomas Wheeler. I inherited a collection of antique children’s books from my mother, and I’ve always wanted to have a crack at it myself. This project is a dream come true.”
When asked about the opportunity to work with Miller, Wheeler replied:
“I am honored and humbled to be working with the living legend Frank Miller on Cursed. I cannot think of a writer-artist who has had a more formative impact on my growth as a storyteller.”
Does the hiring of Katherine Langford impel you to follow this project as more details come out? Follow along with us at GVNation and we will report any new developments as they happen.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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