Cowboy Ninja Viking Explained

Publisher:Image Comics
Limited:y
Writers:A. J. Lieberman
Artists:Riley Rossmo
Letterers:Clayton Cowles
Colorists:Riley Rossmo
Editors:Kristen Simon
Creators:A. J. Lieberman
Riley Rossmo
Date:October 21, 2009 – November 10, 2010
Issues:10
Genre:Action comedy
Tpb:Volume 1
Isbn:1-60706-261-5
Tpb1:Volume 2
Isbn1:1-60706-344-1

Cowboy Ninja Viking is an Image Comics comic book created by writer A.J. Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo. The series debuted in 2009, released through Image Comics' partner studio Shadowline.

Publication history

The first appearance of the comic characters is in a 6-page preview in Bomb Queen Vol 6 issue 1 published in September and the 1st issue of the main title coming out in October.

Writer A.J. Lieberman describes the creation of the series:[1]

Plot synopsis

The series revolves around a counter-intelligence unit of dissociative identity disorder patients, formed by psychotherapist Dr. Sebastian Ghislain, who are transformed into agents known as Triplets (referring to the three different personalities inside their minds). It is hinted that this is possible through experimental psychiatric conditioning and treatment, psychotropic drugs, and past life regression therapy. After the unit falls apart, its various members are turned into hired killers. Duncan, a Triplet who channels the skills of a Cowboy, Ninja, and Viking, is sent to find and stop the rogue Triplets.[2]

Major Characters of CNV

Program Staff

Triplets

Collected editions

The series has been collected into trade paperbacks:

Film adaptation

In 2010, it was announced that Disney had purchased the rights to make a film adaptation of the comic book. Zombieland screenwriters Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese were slated to pen the film's script.[3] Disney dropped the film in turnaround and Universal acquired the rights in 2012, with World War Z director Marc Forster attached to direct,[4] and Craig Mazin attached to write the script.[5] On November 20, 2014, Chris Pratt was cast as the lead.[6] On January 29, 2015, John Wick directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski were in early talks to replace Forster, who left the project.[7] In August 2017, Deadline announced that no director was attached yet.[8] On January 31, 2018, Michelle MacLaren was confirmed as director for the film.[9] On May 19, 2018, Dan Mazeau and Ryan Engle were brought on board to rewrite the script.[10] In June 2018, Pratt confirmed MacLaren and members of the production team were in Berlin testing actors, with filming to commence in July.[11] On July 30, 2018, Priyanka Chopra was cast in the lead female role opposite Pratt.[12] The film was set to release on June 28, 2019,[13] but was pulled from its release schedule in August 2018.[14] In October 2018, Universal announced that the film had been shelved.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview: A.J. Lieberman, Writer Cowboy, Ninja, Viking. Comic Vine. Guerrero. Tony. 2009-12-11. 2011-12-06.
  2. Web site: "Cowboy Ninja Viking" Debuts A Hero For The Schizophrenic In Us All . . 2009-08-21 . 2011-12-06.
  3. Web site: 'Zombieland' Writers to Attack 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'. Cinemactical. Nemiroff. Perri. November 8, 2010. November 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20110303105606/http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/11/08/zombieland-writers-to-attack-cowboy-ninja-viking. March 3, 2011. dead.
  4. News: James . White . Forster Saddles Up Cowboy Ninja Viking . . February 28, 2012 . November 23, 2014 .
  5. News: Ben . Blacker . The Scriptnotes/Nerdist Writers Panel Crossover part 2! . . April 15, 2014 . November 23, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140420084605/http://www.nerdist.com/2014/04/nerdist-writers-panel-136-the-scriptnotesnerdist-writers-panel-crossover-part-2/ . April 20, 2014 . dead .
  6. Web site: Exclusive: Chris Pratt to Star in COWBOY NINJA VIKING [Update: Pratt Confirmed His Casting] ]. Chitwood . Adam . November 18, 2014 . . November 23, 2014 .
  7. News: Kroll. Justin. Universal Eyes 'John Wick' Directors for 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' With Chris Pratt (EXCLUSIVE) . . January 29, 2015 . January 29, 2015.
  8. News: D'Alessandro. Anthony. 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' With Chris Pratt Stakes Out June 2019 Date. August 8, 2017. Deadline Hollywood. August 8, 2017.
  9. News: Kroll . Justin . Chris Pratt's 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' Taps 'Game of Thrones' Director Michelle MacLaren . June 2, 2018 . Variety . January 31, 2018.
  10. News: Chris Pratt-headlined Cowboy Ninja Viking gets two new writers . June 24, 2018 . Flickeringmyth . May 19, 2018.
  11. Web site: Oller . Jacob . DEVELOPMENT ROUNDUP: CHRIS PRATT SET TO FILM COWBOY NINJA VIKING; DARK CREATORS SIGN NETFLIX DEAL . Syfy . June 19, 2018.
  12. News: Priyanka Chopra Nabs Female Lead Opposite Chris Pratt in 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'. The Hollywood Reporter. 2018-07-31. en.
  13. News: Priyanka Chopra to Star Opposite Chris Pratt in 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'. Kroll. Justin. 2018-07-30. Variety. 2018-07-31. en-US.
  14. Web site: Chris Pratt's 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' Pulled From Universal's Release Schedule. variety. Kroll. Justin. August 7, 2018. August 7, 2018.
  15. Web site: Barfield . Charles . Michelle MacLaren's Directorial Debut 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' Starring Chris Pratt Shelved At Universal . The Playlist . October 6, 2018.

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