It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about Chris McKay’s upcoming “Nightwing” superhero film. Likewise, it’s been over three years since word dropped about a live-action “Jonny Quest” film. Now, it appears that silence doesn’t always mean that things aren’t happening behind the scenes, as The Wrap reports that McKay has just signed on to bring “Jonny Quest” to the big screen.
For those not familiar with the popular cartoon series, “Jonny Quest” tells the story of the young titular hero as he travels around the world with his scientist father, his adoptive brother Hadji, and bodyguard/badass Race Bannon. Together, along with a loveable pup, Quest and his crew solve mysteries and save the world. “Jonny Quest” has been in development for years as a potential live-action film, most recently with Robert Rodriguez attached to direct. However, it appears that Rodriguez has since left the film and McKay has stepped up to the plate.
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McKay is probably best known for his work directing “The LEGO Batman Movie.” That film was hugely successful and shot McKay into the upper level of in-demand filmmakers. He was quickly attached to “Nightwing” for WB/DC and “Dungeons and Dragons” over at Paramount. While it appears that “Nightwing” has stalled out, “Dungeons and Dragons” is apparently next on the docket for McKay, with “Jonny Quest” sometime after that.
It’s unclear who is responsible for the latest version of the script, or if McKay will bring on someone else to start fresh. Previous versions of the script were written by Dan Mazeau and Terry Rossio.
As mentioned, there’s no release date for “Jonny Quest,” and with its developmental history, we still shouldn’t hold our breaths for it. However, McKay seems like an inspired choice to direct, so let’s hope this time Jonny gets the well-deserved big-screen treatment.