Dark Horse Comics announced it is producing a big-screen adaptation of Kill Me for XYZ Films, and has hired Charlie Day to star in the flick.
In the film Jimmy (Charlie Day) wakes up in a bathtub after having tried to kill himself. Or, at least, that’s what it looks like to his friends and family. Jimmy is pretty sure he didn’t do it…Maybe. Together with Margot, the 911 operator who took his call, Jimmy sets out on a mission to solve a vitally important whodunit: did someone try to kill him, or are they chasing the specter of depression? KILL ME is a gripping, hilarious, and deeply moving murder mystery.
Peter Warren is a screenwriter and showrunner and in addition to writing the script for Kill Me, Peter is also adapting the INCAL comic book series into a new sci-fri franchise, with Taika Waititi directing and Jemaine Clement co-scripting. Warren will also serve as the director for the film.
“When we first read Peter Warren’s script, we were impressed with his honest portrayal of depression and mental health, while still delivering a great mystery with plenty of humor. Charlie Day, with his skill at balancing the fragility of the human experience with incredible comedic energy, is the perfect person to anchor this ‘two-hander.’ We couldn’t be more excited about working on this film with our friends at XYZ,” said Mike Richardson founder of Dark Horse Comics, and producer of the film.
“We knew the moment we read this wonderful and hilarious script from Peter Warren that it has the potential to find a wide-reaching audience. Charlie Day was born to play the role of Jimmy, and we can’t wait to bring this film to life next year with our friends over at Dark Horse Entertainment,” said XYZ Films.
Since this is only the initial announcement, there is no word on a release date for the movie.
