Lion Forge and Webtoon to Adapt Popular Zombie Webcomic "ShootAround" for Film
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Lion Forge Entertainment and Webtoon Productions are collaborating to produce a live-action zombie horror-comedy film based on the popular webcomic "ShootAround." The project, written by Aiyana K. White, follows high school basketball teams surviving a zombie apocalypse. Lion Forge is financing the script, with key executives from both companies attached to produce.
Facts First
- A live-action film adaptation of the Webtoon "ShootAround" is in development, a YA zombie horror-comedy.
- The project is a collaboration between Lion Forge Entertainment and Webtoon Productions, with Lion Forge financing the script.
- Writer Aiyana K. White is penning the feature, rewriting a previous draft by Mike Dow and Devon Kelly.
- The original webcomic by Suspu has garnered 28 million views, centering on basketball teams trapped in a school during a zombie outbreak.
- Producers include Lion Forge's David Steward II and Stephanie Sperber, with Webtoon's David Madden and Jason Goldberg executive producing.
What Happened
Lion Forge Entertainment and Webtoon Productions are collaborating to produce a live-action film titled “ShootAround,” adapting the popular Webtoon webcomic of the same name. The film is a YA zombie horror-comedy. Writer Aiyana K. White, whose credits include “Severance” and “The Night Agent,” is writing the feature, rewriting a script previously drafted by Mike Dow and Devon Kelly. The original webcomic, created by “Suspu” (Susanna Nousiainen), has reached 28 million views. Its plot involves a zombie apocalypse at Penny Hall High, where a girls' basketball team must cooperate with a boys' team to survive 24 hours inside the school.
Lion Forge Entertainment is financing the script. David Steward II, founder and CEO of Lion Forge Entertainment, and Stephanie Sperber, president and chief creative officer of Lion Forge Entertainment, are producing the film for Lion Forge. David Madden, President, and Jason Goldberg, head of global film, will executive produce for Webtoon Productions.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy genre-bending entertainment, this collaboration may bring a fresh, popular story from webcomics to the screen. The project could introduce you to a new film that blends horror, comedy, and sports, potentially appealing to fans of YA content. The involvement of a writer from acclaimed series like “Severance” might indicate a focus on strong character dynamics within the high-stakes scenario.
What's Next
The film is in the script development phase. The next steps likely involve finalizing the screenplay and moving into pre-production, which includes casting and securing a director. Given the established partnership and financing, the project appears to be on a path toward eventual production.