Following the massive success of “It: Chapter One” and the presumed box office bank ‘Chapter Two’ will make next month, director Andy Muschietti is becoming a very busy man. He was recently reported as in talks to helm “The Flash” for Warner Bros and was previously said to be working on an “Attack on Titan” film. But now, he has yet another film on his plate, as it was just announced that he’s working with the writers behind “Avengers: Endgame” on a new film titled “Electric State.”
According to a recent report from San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Muschietti has signed on to direct the film “Electric State,” which is written by the duo of Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. If you’re a fan of art, you may recognize the title from the work of artist Simon Stålenhag. And you’d be right. As seen in the concept art below, it looks like they’re working directly off of Simon Stålenhag’s art in creating the film.
For those not familiar with Stålenhag, he is an artist that uses the typical landscape painting but adding a semi-futuristic element to it. It’s difficult to describe, but his book of art, titled “Electric State,” can give you a great idea of the craziness that Muschietti is going to work off of. Interestingly, the artist’s work was also recently announced as being the inspiration for a new project by director Mark Romanek and actress Rebecca Hall.
However, the fact that Muschietti is officially involved with “Electric State” leads to some questions about his other works. No one was really expecting “Attack on Titan” anytime soon, as that film would be another massive undertaking. That being said, it was assumed that “The Flash” would be his next work, as WB has been doing its damndest to get that project off the ground, switching filmmakers left and right in hopes that the superhero will finally get his own solo film.
Does this mean Mushietti is off “The Flash?” Or perhaps, he’s just putting “The Flash” on the backburner? We’ll probably find out soon enough. But until then, it doesn’t seem as if the director will have any trouble finding work.
Andy Muschietti is attached to direct a post-apocalyptic feature titled “Electric State” with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely penning the script! The concept art looks nuts!!
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Pic 2: @TheJacWac pic.twitter.com/cwI6Lo2J1P— Thomas Polito (@thomas_polito) July 19, 2019