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HBO is developing a one-hour series based on the popular 1990s Vertigo comic
series, Preacher says The Hollywood Reporter.

Mark Steven Johnson (upcoming Ghost Rider, Daredevil) is writing the pilot, while Howard Deutch is attached to direct. Johnson and Deutch will executive produce along with Michael De Luca, George Agusto, Chris Bender and JC Spink.

Preacher, which ran from 1995-2000, told the story of a down-and-out Texas preacher possessed by Genesis, a supernatural entity conceived by the unnatural coupling of an angel and a demon. Given immense powers, the preacher teamed with an old girlfriend and a hard-drinking Irish vampire and
set out on a journey across America to find God -- who apparently had
abandoned his duties in heaven -- and hold him accountable for his
negligence.

The series was created by Irish-born writer Garth Ennis and British artist
Steve Dillon, who will serve as co-executive producers. Ken F. Levin, who
represents the duo, also will serve as co-executive producer.

There have been several attempts to bring the comic to the screen, whether
big or small, but nothing stuck, says the trade. A movie version, to have
been produced by Kevin Smith's View Askew, among others, got to the casting
stage, with James Marsden attached.

Guys, I'm freaking stoked about this. Preacher was awesome. The only way
it could really be done with justice is on HBO. This is perfect. The only
thing I'm kinda worried about is Mark Steven Johnson. I mean Daredevil
sucked. Ghost Rider...well in my opinion, it could go either way. I'm not
sold on it yet. Still, HBO is the way to go. Just thought I'd give you
guys a heads up.

-Joshiebear