One of the more intriguing adaptations that's been floating around comic book movie circles the past few years is the often-delayed Antarctic murder mystery "Whiteout," created by Greg Rucka and former Splash Page cover artist, Steve Lieber. Originally scheduled to hit theaters in early 2008, the film was ultimately pushed back to a current release date of September 11 of this year.
And while fans anticipating the film have made do with the sporadic-at-best "Whiteout" teaser posters and "Whiteout" publicity stills, it certainly hasn't soured Rucka's excitement for the upcoming adaptation. In fact, the writer is hoping that the film spawns a possible franchise.
"We’ve always thought that Carrie [Stetko]’s story had three parts," Rucka told MTV News. "The third one -- which was always going to be the last one -- addresses the idea of how this woman who has had this very intimate relationship with Antarctica ends up leaving."
"The slogan for it was always 'Carrie’s Leaving The Ice -- The Only Question Is How,'" continued Rucka, "and we would show one of those big galvanized coffins being loaded onto a carrier."
However, Rucka's no stranger to the inner-workings of the entertainment machine, and knows that a sequel depends on the box office take for the debut film. Yet, the ever-optimistic veteran writer best known to comic fans for his iconic work on DC Comics' line of "Batman" books is keeping the faith.
"I don’t think anybody’s gotten that far, because nobody knows how the film is going to do," Rucka explained. "But they haven’t closed any doors. I think the potential is there."
Are you looking forward to checking out "Whiteout" when it hits theaters this fall? Would you like to see this property spawn a franchise? Have your say in the comments!
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