Now that the much awaited Spawn revival has officially begun, Jamie Foxx is slated to play the renowned anti-hero. The picture, which is being directed by its creator Todd McFarlane, will delve into the grim, dark world of Al Simmons, a former black-ops operative who is brought back to life as a hellspawn and seeks retribution from those who have wronged him. Compared to the 1997 adaption, McFarlane promises a darker, new interpretation of the character.

Foxx expressed his excitement, stating, “This role has been a long time coming. I can’t wait to bring Spawn back to the big screen in a way fans have never seen before.”

Joining Foxx will be a strong ensemble cast, though details on other actors remain tightly under wraps. The film will focus heavily on the supernatural elements of the character, bringing his journey of redemption and vengeance to life with cutting-edge special effects and intense action sequences.