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Writer Update on 'Magdalena' Adaptation with Jenna Dewan

by Alex Billington
August 28, 2009
Source: MTV

There's an under-the-radar project we haven't written about yet called Magdalena. It's an adaptation of a Top Cow comic book that already has a cast, a writer, and a director. Magdalena chronicles the adventures of a direct descendant of Mary Magdalene named Patience who protects the world against evil using a variety of supernatural powers. Writing the script is Holly Brix (The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations) and set to direct is Japanese filmmaker Ryûhei Kitamura, who made his US debut with The Midnight Meat Train. Set to star as Patience is Step Up actress Jenna Dewan, along with Luke Goss as her mentor, Kristof.

MTV just talked with the screenwriter, Holly Brix, who talked openly about what she's planning to do, even though she hasn't even officially started writing. Here's one of her better answers about choosing a story.

"Obviously, I read all the comics and we talked about different versions of the story, but the one I found most compelling was Patience—her arc in becoming the Magdalena. We decided to focus the movie on her. It's the transfer of power from her mother's reign as the Magdalena to hers," Brix explained.

According to MTV, everyone is referring to Magdalena as a mix of The Da Vinci Code and other action movies like Wanted. So is that accurate? "I do [think it is]. It's definitely a supernatural action movie, so I think Da Vinci Code is a good reference as far as all the Catholicism in it. But in addition to that story, it's also a really straightforward action movie. There's not a lot of secret codes to unlock and that sort of thing." Sounds pretty damn cool. At least it sounds like something I'd love to see more from before I decided if I'm in or out. I expect they'll have something at Comic-Con next year and I'll be anxiously awaiting that debut.

We'll keep you updated on Magdalena. As of now, Brix is going to start work on writing the script for the next few months, then expects there to be a quick turnaround on shooting (hopefully). In the meantime, we also suggest you check out some of the comics that this is based on - visit topcow.com to pick some up.

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ChrisO.

No thanks.
SUPER X II

It's a go- IF they respect traditional Christian dogma. I'm no fundamentalist, but it would sure be an unexpected twist for a Hollywood production.
mace

Luke Goss as a mentor again his ment to be a mentor in this so called Tekken movie
Mike

Luke Goss is in this movie it will be kick butt good. Look what he did in HB II and Blade II .. I will go see anything The Man is in. Luke Rocks!!
Realms

Luke Goss is totally going to Rock in this movie! Such a good choice for this character, he was phenominal in HBII and BladeII, this man can never give a bad performance, he's acting gold! Can't wait to hear more on this movie AND Luke and looking forward to Tekken's release this year.
Cody

Yeah no thanks. Ive had enough with comic book movies as it is, not to mention 'based off of' shit.
GoonieDog

I heard her husband Channing Tatum has been cast as the Darkness. Imagine the crossovers between them and Witchblade! its gonna be bloody unreal!!!
http://www.lukegossforum.com Mike

Just read on Luke Official site he is on a flight to China to film Witchville. Now that does not sound like a comic book movie; but it does sound interesting.
Robyn 666

This movie sounds GREAT! A mix of Davinci Code and Wanted...FAB! Plus you throw in super sexxxy Luke Goss and I'll be there for sure! Looking forward to this!!