Megalopolis Graphic Novel to Expand on Coppola's Film

Francis Ford Coppola's 2024 film Megalopolis, which struggled at the box office and became known for its production controversies and financial losses, is being reimagined as a graphic novel. The adaptation, titled 'Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel,' is written by Chris Ryall and illustrated by Jacob Phillips, with an October release planned by Abrams ComicArts. The graphic novel is intended as a 'sibling' to the film, allowing the new team creative freedom to expand and reinterpret the story. The film follows visionary architect Cesar Catilina's quest to build a utopian city in opposition to a corrupt mayor in a Roman-influenced modern America. Coppola sees this adaptation as a way for art to evolve beyond the film's original limitations. The project aims to offer a fresh perspective and engage audiences in a different medium.