Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the creative minds behind Netflix’s Wednesday and the screenplay for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, are set to bring the horror comic Ice Cream Man to the big screen. They have obtained the film rights through their production company, Millar Gough Ink, with Sony backing the project. This adaptation promises to translate the chilling essence of the comic into a feature-length film.
The comic Ice Cream Man, created by W. Maxwell Prince and illustrated by Martin Morazzo, was first launched in 2018. It presents a collection of loosely connected horror stories centered around a sinister ice cream man named Rick, who wields supernatural powers.
Opposing him is Caleb, a darkly clad cowboy figure who disrupts Rick’s nefarious plans. The narrative’s intertwining tales and eerie atmosphere make it a compelling choice for adaptation.
While the release date for the film is still pending, a live-action adaptation has been in development since 2020. Initially, Quibi had commissioned a short-form series based on the comic, but the project’s fate was left unresolved when Quibi shut down. Despite this, Prince will continue to play a role as an executive producer for the film alongside Gough and Millar.
The adaptation’s development represents a significant moment for the horror genre, blending the comic’s original unsettling tone with the expertise of the showrunners. Their involvement promises a faithful and engaging portrayal of the source material.
For those interested in the latest updates from Gough and Millar, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is currently showing in theaters, and the second season of Wednesday is yet to be announced. Fans can stay tuned for further details on these and other upcoming projects by checking movie release schedules for 2024 and beyond.
