WWE News: A comic written by Shad Gaspard will be adapted to the cinema
Deadline has confirmed that the “Assassin & Son” comic, illustrated by Eder Messiah and written.
By Marc Copani (known in WWE as Muhammad Hassan) and the late Shad Gaspard, will be brought to the big screen by State Street Pictures.
Scout Comics & Entertainment, which published the comic, will produce the feature film adaptation with State Street.
The Assassin & Son comic centers on Donovan Braddock, a one-man assassin unit who works with a team of undercover assassins known as “The Riders”.
When Braddock finds love and starts his own family, he tries to leave his life of violence behind.
But he discovers that his old life still haunts him when his wife is murdered in front of him and his young son.
Now with nothing to live for, this tragic event sends father and son on an epic journey of revenge and consequences.
“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Shad and Marc’s comic book to life,” said Lawrence Mott, creative executive for State Street.
“What excites us creatively is the balance between the hard-hitting action and the emotional themes that the material presents.”
“We met Shad at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019. He was known for his muscular strength in the world of wrestling.
But what wowed us was his humor, intelligence and creativity,” Don added.
Handfield from Scout Comics. “His comic, and Marc’s, blew us away, and we’re proud to bring him into this world.
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We’re glad his legacy gets a chance to live on through this partnership with State Street.”
Shad Gaspard disappeared on May 17, 2020 after being hit by a large wave in Venice Beach, California.
While he was swimming with his family and a group of his friends.
After two days searching for his body, the Los Angeles County Fire Department First Responders Division found him dead.
Gaspard and his ten-year-old son were among a group of swimmers who got caught in a strong current.
The lifeguards in the area entered the water to try to help all the swimmers, but Gaspard told them to rescue his son before him.
The boy was pulled out of the water safe and sound and did not have to be hospitalized.
While lifeguards were helping his son, Gaspard was hit by a big wave, and that was the last time he was seen.
The police report detailed how Shad “handed over” his son to lifeguards, ensuring his safety, before a wave carried him underwater.
Gaspard had been on the beach with the family that day, including his wife, as they usually did.
Shad Gaspard worked in WWE between 2006 and 2010 and stood out for teaming up.
With his partner JTG and creating the duo known as Cryme Tyme.
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This year he was honored with the Warrior Awards at the WWE Hall of Fame. His family received the award.
