Warner Bros. has obtained the rights to Frank Miller's RONIN, reports VARIETY. Sylvain White (STOMP THE YARD) is set to helm.
In the DC Comics-published graphic novel, a ronin is shamed by the death of his master at the hands of a shape-shifting demon in 13th century Japan. But when his master's sword is uncovers in 21st century New York, the ronin and the demon are resurrected to fight for ownership of the mythical sword.
Hollywood Gang's Gianni Nunnari and Nick Wechsler are the producers along with Craig Flores and Miller as exec producers.
Taking a page from Miller's last big screen hit, 300, RONIN will also be shot on blue- and greenscreen stages.
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